Harry Brook's replacement in IPL 2024 named by Delhi Capitals
Published - 08 Apr 2024, 10:57 AM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 10:29 PM
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Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Capitals (DC) on Monday, April 8, announced the replacement for England’s batting sensation Harry Brook, who had withdrawn from the ongoing IPL 2024, citing personal reasons.
On Monday, the Delhi Capitals (DC) announced the signing of South African right-arm pace bowling allrounder Lizaad Williams as a replacement for Brook for the remainder of the ongoing IPL 2024.
Lizaad Williams is all set to join DC Camp soon
IPL stated in an official press release: 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.”
The press release further reads: “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.
Meanwhile, DC also took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to announce that they are welcoming Williams to their team as Brook’s replacement. DC stated in their social media post: "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 ↩️"
🚨 Announcement 🚨
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 8, 2024
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
Who is Lizaad Williams?
Speaking about Lizaad, the allrounder has already represented South Africa in all three formats of the game. The Vredenburg-born Lizaad made his Test debut against Bangladesh at Kingsmead, Durban, in March 2022 and has so far played two Tests for his country.
He made his ODI debut against Ireland in Dublin (Malahide) on July 16, 2021, and he has so far made four appearances in the format. The bowling allrounder has so far also featured in 11 T20Is after making his debut against Pakistan on April 10, 2021, at the Wanderers in Johannesburg.
He is also part of the Joburg Super Kings in the SA20 and represents Cape Cobras and Boland in domestic cricket. Now, he will be teaming up with his Proteas teammates Tristan Stubbs and Anrich Nortje on the Delhi side.
I lost my grandmother last month: Harry Brook
Earlier, England batter Harry Brook withdrew from IPL 2024 to be with his family after the demise of his grandmother in February 2024.
Brook had said in a statement: “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 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. When at home, there would hardly be a day go by that didn't include seeing her.
It makes me so happy that she was able to see me play cricket for England. I'm proud that she could collect some of the awards I have won over the last couple of years when I couldn't be there and I know she enjoyed doing that. Now that she has passed my family and I are grieving and I need to be around them.
Over the last few years, I have learned to prioritize my mental well-being and that of my family, honestly nothing is more important to me than family. So, whilst this may come as surprising to some, I know it's the right decision for me.
I'm young and hope to have many, many more years of cricket to come which I intend to make the absolute most of. I couldn't be more grateful for the support I have received, especially from the ECB and Delhi Capitals, thank you.”
Notably, DC will next face the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 26th match of the ongoing IPL 2024 on April 12 in Lucknow. They are currently in a tough situation in the tournament, having lost four of their five games so far.
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