Meet cricketers who have faced substance abuse challenges. This list includes Sean Williams, Shane Warne and Mohammad Asif

Meet cricketers who have faced substance abuse challenges. This list includes Sean Williams, Shane Warne and Mohammad Asif

Zimbabwe's Sean Williams has a drug problem. Meet cricketers who have faced substance abuse challenges in past

In a shocking turn of events, Zimbabwe's Sean Williams - world's second longest serving active cricketer - has been admitted to rehab for drug addiction. The Zimbabwe Cricket board has also said that Williams won't be considered for renewal of his contract beyond 2025 . ZC referred to Williams's "history of disciplinary issues and repeated unavailability, which has impacted team preparations and performance" as the reason for the step taken. The 39-year-old is one of the most prolific batter for Zimbabwe across formats in his more than two-decade long career since his debut in Feb 2005.<h2>Who is Sean Williams?</h2>Williams first hit the spotlight in 2004 when he was included in Zimbabwe squad after only one first class match to his name. Two years later, he led the country's U-19 side in the world cup where a win over England became the highlight of the campaign. He had already made his debut for Zimbabwe an year before that - playing an ODI against South Africa in 2005. In 2006, he made his debut in T20I cricket - playing against Bangladesh. The Test debut came in 2013 against West Indies.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/australia-ashes-2025-squad-first-test-vs-england-konstas-dropped-labuschagne-in-1762316694816">Australia drop Konstas, call Labuschagne in 15-man squad for first Ashes Test against England</a>He has scored 5,217 runs in 164 ODIs for Zimbabwe at an average of 37 with eight tons and highest of 174. In T20Is, he has 1,805 runs to his name in 85 matches and in Tests, Williams has scored 1,946 runs in 24 Tests with six hundreds and seven fifties.<h2>What is the drug addiction case against Williams?</h2>After Williams withdrew from Zimbabwe squad on the eve of Men's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers citing personal reasons, the board conducted an internal investigation. ZC revealed on Tuesday (Nov 4) that Williams shared with them about drug addiction and that the cricketer has voluntarily entered a rehab."ZC expects all contracted players to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, discipline and compliance with team protocols and anti-doping regulations," the board said in its statement. "While ZC commends him for seeking rehabilitation, withdrawal from team commitments under circumstances involving potential testing raises serious concerns regarding professional and ethical standards."

Williams has scored 5,217 runs in 164 ODIs for Zimbabwe at an average of 37 with eight tons and highest of 174. In T20Is, he has 1,805 runs to his name in 85 matches and in Tests, Williams has scored 1,946 runs in 24 Tests with six hundreds and seven fifties.

In a shocking turn of events, Zimbabwe's Sean Williams - world's second longest serving active cricketer - has been admitted to rehab for drug addiction. The Zimbabwe Cricket board has also said that Williams won't be considered for renewal of his contract beyond 2025 . ZC referred to Williams's "history of disciplinary issues and repeated unavailability, which has impacted team preparations and performance" as the reason for the step taken. The 39-year-old is one of the most prolific batter for Zimbabwe across formats in his more than two-decade long career since his debut in Feb 2005. Who is Sean Williams? Williams first hit the spotlight in 2004 when he was included in Zimbabwe squad after only one first class match to his name. Two years later, he led the country's U-19 side in the world cup where a win over England became the highlight of the campaign. He had already made his debut for Zimbabwe an year before that - playing an ODI against South Africa in 2005. In 2006, he made his debut in T20I cricket - playing against Bangladesh. The Test debut came in 2013 against West Indies. Also Read - Australia drop Konstas, call Labuschagne in 15-man squad for first Ashes Test against England He has scored 5,217 runs in 164 ODIs for Zimbabwe at an average of 37 with eight tons and highest of 174. In T20Is, he has 1,805 runs to his name in 85 matches and in Tests, Williams has scored 1,946 runs in 24 Tests with six hundreds and seven fifties. What is the drug addiction case against Williams? After Williams withdrew from Zimbabwe squad on the eve of Men's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers citing personal reasons, the board conducted an internal investigation. ZC revealed on Tuesday (Nov 4) that Williams shared with them about drug addiction and that the cricketer has voluntarily entered a rehab. "ZC expects all contracted players to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, discipline and compliance with team protocols and anti-doping regulations," the board said in its statement. "While ZC commends him for seeking rehabilitation, withdrawal from team commitments under circumstances involving potential testing raises serious concerns regarding professional and ethical standards."

Williams has scored 5,217 runs in 164 ODIs for Zimbabwe at an average of 37 with eight tons and highest of 174. In T20Is, he has 1,805 runs to his name in 85 matches and in Tests, Williams has scored 1,946 runs in 24 Tests with six hundreds and seven fifties.

Zimbabwe's Sean Williams, world second-longest-serving-active cricketer, enters rehab for drug addiction

Off all the Test-playing nations, Zimbabwe was one of the few left that didn’t complete 400 runs or more in an ODI inning – and on Monday, June 26 – they ticked that box too. Playing against the USA in their final ICC Men’s ODI World Cup Qualifier game in Harare, hosts Zimbabwe scored a mammoth 408 for six in their first innings, courtesy of an incredible 174 by captain Sean Williams.

Having already qualified for the Super Six stage, thanks to a thumping win over West Indies the other day, upbeat Zimbabwe looked determined to come on top against the USA too. After being asked to bat first, Zimbabwean openers, keeper-batter Joylord Gumbie and Innocent Kaia put up 58 runs for the first wicket. Following Kaia’s dismissal, captain Sean Williams joined Gumbie in the middle as the pair started building a partnership.

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The pair went berserk, stitching a 160-run stand for the second wicket in just over 20 overs. Kaia getting out on 78 brought the player of the match in the previous game for Zimbabwe – Sikandar Raza, onto the crease. The experienced campaigner didn’t waste any time and slammed a 27-ball 48, hitting five fours and two sixes. In the meantime, Williams completed his hundred and marched towards crossing the 150-run mark.

Just when it looked like everyone was done with entertainment for the day, Ryan Burl entered the scene and made the crowd go crazy, with his unbelievable 47 off 16 balls, including three fours and four sixes. After three wickets during the fag end of the innings, Williams also departed for 174 off 101 balls – hitting 21 fours and five sixes. It was also his highest score in ODIs.

Courtesy of a late blitz in the final over, Zimbabwe crossed the 400-run-mark for the first time in their ODI history. In the end, they scored 408-6, surpassing their previous best team total of 351 for seven against Kenya in 2009.

<h2>Here are Zimbabwe’s highest team totals in ODIs –</h2>

<ul>
	<li>408/6 vs USA – 2023</li>
	<li>351/7 vs Kenya – 2009</li>
	<li>340/2 vs Namibia – 2003</li>
	<li>338/7 vs Bermuda – 2006</li>
	<li>334/5 vs Pakistan – 2015</li>
</ul>

Meanwhile, from Group A, the Netherlands&nbsp;and West Indies have cruised ahead in the Super Six Stage.

So far, Zimbabwe have won all their previous three matches – beating Nepal by eight wickets, the Netherlands by six wickets and West Indies by 35 runs.

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Off all the Test-playing nations, Zimbabwe was one of the few left that didn’t complete 400 runs or more in an ODI inning – and on Monday, June 26 – they ticked that box too.

Off all the Test-playing nations, Zimbabwe was one of the few left that didn’t complete 400 runs or more in an ODI inning – and on Monday, June 26 – they ticked that box too. Playing against the USA in their final ICC Men’s ODI World Cup Qualifier game in Harare, hosts Zimbabwe scored a mammoth 408 for six in their first innings, courtesy of an incredible 174 by captain Sean Williams. Having already qualified for the Super Six stage, thanks to a thumping win over West Indies the other day, upbeat Zimbabwe looked determined to come on top against the USA too. After being asked to bat first, Zimbabwean openers, keeper-batter Joylord Gumbie and Innocent Kaia put up 58 runs for the first wicket. Following Kaia’s dismissal, captain Sean Williams joined Gumbie in the middle as the pair started building a partnership. ALSO READ: CWC Qualifier: Sri Lanka rout Ireland by 133 runs to advance into Super Six stage The pair went berserk, stitching a 160-run stand for the second wicket in just over 20 overs. Kaia getting out on 78 brought the player of the match in the previous game for Zimbabwe – Sikandar Raza, onto the crease. The experienced campaigner didn’t waste any time and slammed a 27-ball 48, hitting five fours and two sixes. In the meantime, Williams completed his hundred and marched towards crossing the 150-run mark. Just when it looked like everyone was done with entertainment for the day, Ryan Burl entered the scene and made the crowd go crazy, with his unbelievable 47 off 16 balls, including three fours and four sixes. After three wickets during the fag end of the innings, Williams also departed for 174 off 101 balls – hitting 21 fours and five sixes. It was also his highest score in ODIs. Courtesy of a late blitz in the final over, Zimbabwe crossed the 400-run-mark for the first time in their ODI history. In the end, they scored 408-6, surpassing their previous best team total of 351 for seven against Kenya in 2009. Here are Zimbabwe’s highest team totals in ODIs – 408/6 vs USA – 2023 351/7 vs Kenya – 2009 340/2 vs Namibia – 2003 338/7 vs Bermuda – 2006 334/5 vs Pakistan – 2015 Meanwhile, from Group A, the Netherlands and West Indies have cruised ahead in the Super Six Stage. So far, Zimbabwe have won all their previous three matches – beating Nepal by eight wickets, the Netherlands by six wickets and West Indies by 35 runs. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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United Arab Emirates (UAE) cricket team skipper Rohan Mustafa and Zimbabwe batsman Sean Williams have been fined 15 per cent of their match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct.

Both the players breached the code of conduct during their Thursday&#39;s Super Six match in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 at the Harare Sports Club.

Rohan was found to have breached Article 2.1.7 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to &quot;using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batsman upon his/her dismissal during an International Match&quot;.

While Williams was found guilty of violating Article 2.1.4, which deals with &quot;using language or a gesture that is obscene, offensive or insulting during an International Match&quot;.

Apart from fine, one demerit point each has been added to the disciplinary records of the two players.

The incident happened on the final ball of the 37th over when the two players exchanged inappropriate language after Rohan dismissed Williams.

later, they admitted their offences and accepted the sanctions proposed by David Jukes.

The charges were levelled by on-field umpires Ahsan Raza and Gregory Brathwaite, third umpire Joel Wilson and fourth umpire Simon Fry.

Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player&#39;s match fee, and one or two demerit points.&nbsp;

One demerit point each has been added to the disciplinary records of the two players

United Arab Emirates (UAE) cricket team skipper Rohan Mustafa and Zimbabwe batsman Sean Williams have been fined 15 per cent of their match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct. Both the players breached the code of conduct during their Thursday's Super Six match in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 at the Harare Sports Club. Rohan was found to have breached Article 2.1.7 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to "using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batsman upon his/her dismissal during an International Match". While Williams was found guilty of violating Article 2.1.4, which deals with "using language or a gesture that is obscene, offensive or insulting during an International Match". Apart from fine, one demerit point each has been added to the disciplinary records of the two players. The incident happened on the final ball of the 37th over when the two players exchanged inappropriate language after Rohan dismissed Williams. later, they admitted their offences and accepted the sanctions proposed by David Jukes. The charges were levelled by on-field umpires Ahsan Raza and Gregory Brathwaite, third umpire Joel Wilson and fourth umpire Simon Fry. Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player's match fee, and one or two demerit points.

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CWC Qualifier: 408/6 - Zimbabwe create history, post their highest ODI score courtesy Sean Williams' 174

ICC WC Qualifier: Rohan Mustafa, Sean Williams fined for indiscipline