England’s Harry Brook seems to be on throughout an ODI match between England and India at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India. — Reuters/File
England batsman Harry Brook has been banned from the Indian Premier League for 2 years after he pulled out on the final minute to deal with worldwide cricket, native media reported Friday.
The 26-year-old, thought of a frontrunner to switch Jos Buttler as England’s white-ball captain, was signed to Delhi Capitals for the IPL season starting subsequent week.
Brook additionally withdrew from his contract with the Delhi facet final season after the loss of life of his grandmother.
The ban was a part of a coverage “informed to each player before they registered their name for IPL auction last year”, the official stated.
The foundations are designed to forestall late pullouts from the money-spinning T20 league by abroad gamers.
Exceptions could be made, largely for accidents.
Brook this week apologised on social media “unreservedly to the Delhi Capitals and their supporters” for pulling out of the league “to recharge” and deal with worldwide cricket.
Brook has performed one season within the IPL, for Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2023, when he scored a 55-ball century towards Kolkata Knight Riders.
The 2025 IPL begins on March 22 when defending champions Kolkata host Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens.
