Here is all you need to know about Lizaad Williams including his age, career, bio, bowling speed and more about the South African player
In substitute of Harry Brook, who withdrew from the IPL 2024 after the death of his grandmother, the Delhi Capitals have hired South Africa fast bowler Lizaad Williams.
Williams’ entry was confirmed by the IPL in a statement issued on Monday, emphasising his remarkable resume. With his addition, the Delhi Capitals could have more bowling options, which will be a useful asset as they continue their IPL campaign.
Who is DC cricketer Lizaad Williams, biography, age, parents, wife, bowling speed pace, IPL team and salary
🚨 Announcement 🚨
The 🇿🇦 speedster, Lizaad Williams is all set to ROAR for us this season 🙌
He comes into our squad as a replacement for 🏴's Harry Brook ↩️
#YehHaiNayiDilli #IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/0HgHi67ZLQ— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 8, 2024
Who is Lizaad Williams?
Lizaad Buyron Williams is a South African cricket player for the Northerns who was born on October 1, 1993 in Vredenburg, Western Cape Province, South Africa. He has the ability to clock 140kph regularly owing to his raw pace.
A look at Lizaad Williams career so far
Williams has already demonstrated his talent for South Africa in two Tests, four One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and eleven Twenty20 Internationals since making his debut on the international scene in 2021. In April 2021, he made his South African debut internationally.
Following performances for Boland in List A cricket, Williams, a right-arm fast bowler, received a rookie contract for the 2012–13 season. On April 10, 2021, he made his debut for South Africa in a Twenty20 International (T20I) match against Pakistan.
Ahead of the South African cricket season in 2021–2022, he was included in the Northerns team later that month. Williams was added to the South African Test team in May 2021 for their matchup with the West Indies.
Williams was included in the South African One Day International (ODI) team for their series against Ireland in May 2021. Against Ireland on July 16, 2021, he made his ODI debut for South Africa and claimed a wicket with his opening delivery.
Williams was included in South Africa’s team for the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in September 2021, along with three other reserve players. He played his first Test match for South Africa against Bangladesh on March 31, 2022. He was included in the South African team for the 50-over World Cup in India in 2023.
Lizaad Williams’ parents
Lizette Williams’ Lizaad Williams’ mother is a single parent.
Lizaad Williams’ wife
Lizaad Williams is married to Adri Williams. The South African has a child, a daughter.
What is Lizaad Williams’ IPL Salary?
Williams signed a contract with the Capitals for INR 50 lakh.