Sean Williams, Zimbabwe Cricketer, admits to his drug addiction, and will not be considered for national selection. The Zimbabwe batter is voluntarily in rehab, and his central contract will not be renewed after he disclosed his drug addiction. In a statement, Zimbabwe Cricket referred to "a history of disciplinary issues and repeated unavailability, which has impacted team preparations and performance". Williams, 39, has played 273 matches for Zimbabwe across all formats in more than 20 years of his career, however, Zimbabwe Cricket has confirmed that his contract will not be renewed beyond the end of 2025. In a statement, Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) said, "ZC expects all contracted players to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, discipline and compliance with team protocols and anti-doping regulations. While ZC commends him for seeking rehabilitation, withdrawal from team commitments under circumstances involving potential testing raises serious concerns regarding professional and ethical standards. ZC sincerely acknowledges and appreciates his immense contribution to Zimbabwean cricket over the past two decades. Williams has played a pivotal role in some of the most significant moments in our recent history, leaving a lasting legacy both on and off the field. ZC wishes him strength in his recovery, and every success in his future endeavours. "Anti Doping Code In CricketLike all sports, even cricket ha its mandatory program for drug testing, governed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) Anti-Doping Code, fully compliant with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The ICC follows the WADA's Prohibited List, which is updated every year on January 1. For any drug to be added to the prohibited list, the drug must meet two of the three following criteria:There is evidence that the substance or method has the potential to enhance, or does enhance performance,There is evidence that the substance or method represents an actual or potential health risk to the athlete, and WADA has determined that use of the substance or method violates the spirit of sport.The ICC also notes that cricketers consuming supplements must be at the lookout for any drug that it contains from the prohibited list. The ICC notes that unlike the pharmaceutical industry, supplement industry is not controlled by strict regulation therefore, the drugs could be consume through the supplement. Thus, the cricketers are "encouraged to strongly consider the risks of using supplements before doing so and exercise extreme caution if choosing using supplements". What All Are Prohibited?The ICC on its website has a Prohibited List, which contains the list of substances and methods that are prohibited in cricket. Under the prohibited list, are the Stimulants, including Specified Substances like 4-Fluoromethylphenidate,3-Methylhexan-2-amine or Cathine. The list also contains certain exceptions in the stimulants. The list further prohibits use of narcotics, especially diamorphine or heroin, it prohibits cannabinoids, like hashish, marijuana, or any cannabis products, and glucocorticoids, which could be administered by any injectable, oral, or rectal route.
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