Lizaad Williams Returns to Boland After Losing CSA Contract
Former Titans fast bowler Lizaad Williams has completed a move to Boland cricket team following his omission from Cricket South Africa’s national contract list for the 2026 to 2027 season.
The 32-year-old seamer’s switch marks a return to his roots, having begun his cricketing journey in the Boland region. Speaking in an interview, Williams said the decision had long been in consideration, citing both personal and professional reasons.
“I have always wanted to move back home and had informed the Titans of my intentions, even last season,” he said, adding that family considerations played a key role in the move.
Williams leaves Titans cricket team after a six-year spell that proved instrumental in his development and rise to international cricket. During his time with the franchise, he earned the opportunity to represent South Africa national cricket team, fulfilling a long-held ambition.
“I only have high praise for the Titans. They gave me the platform to grow and play regularly, which enabled me to achieve my dream of representing the Proteas,” he said.
Despite his appreciation, Williams acknowledged that his long-term future had always been away from Gauteng. “It is a well-run and professional organisation, but I always saw my time there as temporary,” he added.
His departure coincides with confirmation from Cricket South Africa that he will not be retained on a national contract for the upcoming season. Williams revealed that he had been informed of the decision, attributing it partly to inconsistent form following a major operation in October 2024.
“I had a significant operation and my form has fluctuated since then. That played a big role in me not being offered another contract,” he explained.
While the setback raises questions about his international future, Williams remains determined to compete at the highest level. Having represented South Africa in two Test matches, eight One Day Internationals and 20 Twenty20 Internationals, he insists his ambition to return to the national side is still alive.
“I still have the ambition to play for the Proteas. It may be a long shot at this stage, but I will give it my all,” he said.
At the same time, Williams indicated a growing focus on life beyond cricket, emphasising the importance of family and long-term stability.
“If it does not happen, then it does not happen. I want my wife to pursue her dreams, and for my children to grow up closer to their grandparents, while also preparing for life after cricket,” he said.
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