Brook to get banned from IPL for next two seasons: Explained

Harry Brook pulled out of the upcoming Indian Premier League to focus on the national duty more. He took to social media to reveal the same and informed that he apologised to the Delhi Capitals franchise for the same.

Brook to focus on England cricket

England were knocked out of the tournament after suffering defeats in all of their group matches. Jos Buttler after the forgettable tournament stepped down from the captaincy role. Brook, the England batter took to the social media to inform about his unavailability in the upcoming season of the IPL 2025. “I have made the very difficult decision to pull out of the upcoming IPL,” Brook wrote on X.

Brook scored 47 runs in three matches and struggled miserably against the spinners in Champions Trophy.  According to Brook, he wants to prioritise the England cricket at present. “With the guidance of people I trust, I have taken the time to seriously consider this decision. It is a really important time for England cricket and I want to fully commit to preparing for the upcoming series. In order to do this, I need time to recharge after the busiest period in my career to date,” he added.

Brook was signed by Delhi Capitals for Rs 6.25 Crore in the mega auction in November. He apologised to the Delhi Capitals franchise and their supporters saying, “I apologise unreservedly to the Delhi Capitals and their supporters. I love cricket. Ever since I was a young boy I have dreamt of playing for my country and I am extremely thankful to have the opportunity to play the game I love at this level.”

Brook at high risk

He concluded, “I know not everyone will understand, and I don’t expect them to, but I have to do what I believe is right, and playing for my country remains my priority and focus. I remain hugely grateful for the opportunities I have been given and the support I receive,” he concluded. However, this is not the first time that Brook has done this with Delhi Capitals. Prior to the IPL 2024 as well, Brook has pulled out from IPL citing personal reasons.

Meanwhile, as per IPL policy introduced in last September, Brook would be banned from participating in the league and the IPL auction for next two seasons. “Any [overseas] player who registers for [an] auction and, after getting picked at the auction, makes himself unavailable before the start of the season will get banned from participating in the IPL/IPL auction for two seasons,” the IPL governing council stated in a note to franchise.

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