Sean Williams Age, Wiki and Bio

Sean Williams

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityZimbabwean
Date of Birth26/09/1986
Age38 years
BirthplaceBulawayo, Zimbabwe

Bio/Wiki

Full NameSean Colin Williams
International Debut
ODI25 February 2005 vs South Africa at Johannesburg
Test20 March 2013 vs West Indies at Roseau
T2028 November 2006 vs Bangladesh at Khulna
Last International Match12 May 2024 vs Bangladesh at Dhaka
International Retirement12 May 2024
Jersey Number#14 (Zimbabwe)
Domestic Teams
  • Matabeleland Tuskers
  • Westerns
  • Galle Marvels
  • Durdanto Dhaka
  • Comilla Victorians
  • Sharjah Warriorz
  • St Lucia Kings
Batting StyleLeft hand Bat
Bowling StyleSlow Left arm Orthodox
Awards
  • Player of the Series (test series against Afghanistan 2021)

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 8" (208 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorDark Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolPetra High School, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
College/UniversityFalcon College, Matabeleland, Zimbabwe

Personal Life

HometownBulawayo, Zimbabwe
Marriage DateApril 2015

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherCollin Williams (former cricket, hockey coach)
MotherPatricia McKillop (former field hockey player)
Siblings
  • Matthew Williams (cricketer)
  • Michael McKillop (cricketer, hockey player)
SpouseChantelle Dexter
Children
  • Charlotte Louise
  • Rylee-Rae Sarah

Career

Overview
  • Sean was inspired to pursue cricket professionally after watching the ICC ODI World Cup in 2003.
  • He made his List-A cricket debut on 3 December 2003, scoring 32 runs and taking a wicket.
  • His first-class cricket debut occurred on 26 October 2004, where he also performed notably.
  • In 2004, he participated in the Under-19 World Cup, scoring 157 runs and taking five wickets.
  • Sean comes from a sports-oriented family, with significant figures in cricket and hockey.
  • He turned down a central contract from Zimbabwe's cricket board for better opportunities but returned later to play for the national team.
  • He captained the Under-19 team in the 2006 World Cup, marking a win over England.
  • Sean achieved several records, including the fastest ODI century by a Zimbabwean and the fastest Test century by a Zimbabwean.
  • In the 2015 ODI World Cup, he was pivotal in a victory against the UAE.
  • His career-best Test score of 154 came against Afghanistan in December 2024.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Sean developed a passion for cricket after witnessing the ICC ODI World Cup in 2003.
He has been a dedicated dog lover throughout his life.
Sean has experienced both significant successes and challenges in his cricket career, including managing contracts in different countries.