Delhi Capitals have named South African pacer Lizaad Williams as England batter Harry Brook’s replacement for the rest of the Indian Premier League 2024. Williams is available in at his base worth of Rs 50 lakhs for the England star.
“Lizaad Williams, the South African fast bowler, has been signed by the Delhi Capitals as a replacement for England’s Harry Brook for the remainder of the Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024,” IPL wrote in an announcement.
“Since making his international debut in 2021, Williams has represented South Africa in two Tests, four One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and 11 T20 Internationals. He joins Delhi Capitals at his base price of INR 50 lakhs,” the IPL physique added.
Brook had pulled out from the league because of private causes, which he later revealed. The England batter revealed that he opted out of the Indian cash-rich event because of the dying of his Grandmother, who was a “rock” to him. He had earlier pulled out from the India vs England Test sequence after studying that his Grandmother was severely in poor health and didn’t had a lot time left.
“I can confirm that I have made the very difficult decision not to play in the upcoming IPL. I was so excited to be picked by Delhi Capitals and was so looking forward to joining up with everyone. Whilst I don’t think I should need to share my personal reasons behind this decision, I know there will be many asking why. So I do want to share this. I lost my Grandmother last month – she was a rock to me and I spent a huge amount of my childhood in her home; my attitude to life and love for cricket was shaped by her and my late grandfather,” part of his social media publish relationship March 13, 2024 learn.
Brook is now set to return to cricketing motion as he has made himself out there for the County Championship for Yorkshire. He will probably be enjoying within the preliminary matches of the home event.
Meanwhile, Williams has not been a part of the Indian cash-rich league earlier than and will probably be making his maiden look if he will get into the Playing XI. The speedster also can bat a bit within the decrease order. He was included in ODI World Cup 2023 too as a replacement together with Andile Phehlukwayo for Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala. He obtained to play one sport within the event – towards Bangladesh.
DC are having a tricky time within the event and have misplaced 4 of the 5 video games. DC will probably be enjoying towards Lucknow Super Giants subsequent on April 12.
