<p>New Delhi: South African fast bowler Lizaad Williams was on Monday roped in by Delhi Capitals as a replacement for batter Harry Brook in the ongoing <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/indian-premier-league">Indian Premier League</a> after the Englishman withdrew from the tournament to grieve his grandmother's death.</p><p>Since making his international debut in 2021, the 30-year-old Williams has represented South Africa in two Tests, four ODIs and 11 T20 Internationals. He has joined Delhi Capitals at his base price of Rs 50 lakh.</p><p>"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 Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024," the franchise said in a statement.</p><p>Brook, who was signed by Delhi Capitals for Rs 4 crore, withdrew from the league after his grandmother died in February.</p><p>"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," he had shared on his social media page after withdrawing.</p>.<p>"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," the 25-year-old wrote.</p><p>In his inaugural IPL season last year, when he turned up for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Brook set the stage on fire with a 55-ball hundred against Kolkata Knight Riders only to end on an underwhelming note.</p><p>In all, he managed only 190 runs in 11 matches after the franchise paid Rs 13.25 crore to acquire his services.</p><p>Brook had also pulled out of England's recent five-Test series in India after being part of the pre-tour training camp in the UAE.</p>
<p>New Delhi: South African fast bowler Lizaad Williams was on Monday roped in by Delhi Capitals as a replacement for batter Harry Brook in the ongoing <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/indian-premier-league">Indian Premier League</a> after the Englishman withdrew from the tournament to grieve his grandmother's death.</p><p>Since making his international debut in 2021, the 30-year-old Williams has represented South Africa in two Tests, four ODIs and 11 T20 Internationals. He has joined Delhi Capitals at his base price of Rs 50 lakh.</p><p>"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 Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024," the franchise said in a statement.</p><p>Brook, who was signed by Delhi Capitals for Rs 4 crore, withdrew from the league after his grandmother died in February.</p><p>"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," he had shared on his social media page after withdrawing.</p>.<p>"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," the 25-year-old wrote.</p><p>In his inaugural IPL season last year, when he turned up for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Brook set the stage on fire with a 55-ball hundred against Kolkata Knight Riders only to end on an underwhelming note.</p><p>In all, he managed only 190 runs in 11 matches after the franchise paid Rs 13.25 crore to acquire his services.</p><p>Brook had also pulled out of England's recent five-Test series in India after being part of the pre-tour training camp in the UAE.</p>