Harry Brook's IPL Ban: A Commitment to England Cricket

England batter Harry Brook has been banned from participating in the Indian Premier League for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. This follows his withdrawal from the 2025 edition to focus on his England career, after also missing out in 2024 due to personal reasons.

In a significant development, England batter Harry Brook has been handed a two-season ban from the Indian Premier League (IPL) after his eleventh-hour decision to opt-out of the 2025 edition. This follows a similar withdrawal in the previous season due to personal reasons.

Brook rendered an "unreserved" apology to his franchise, the Delhi Capitals, and its ardent supporters for his back-to-back absences. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) stood firm on its rules, indicating that any non-injured overseas player who withdraws after being picked at the auction would face a two-year ban.

Brook cited the importance of focusing on England cricket as his reason for missing the IPL. He expressed the need to prioritize his national team's upcoming engagements, including a crucial home Test series against India and the eminent Ashes series.

(With inputs from agencies.)