Harry Brook Withdraws from IPL, Faces Two-Year Ban
The England batter prioritizes national team commitments over his £550,000 Delhi Capitals contract, citing the need to recharge after a demanding career phase.
- Harry Brook has withdrawn from his 2025 IPL contract with the Delhi Capitals, marking his second consecutive year pulling out of the tournament.
- Under IPL regulations, Brook faces a two-year ban from the competition for withdrawing after being signed, with exceptions only for medical conditions.
- Brook emphasized his commitment to England cricket, stating his decision was driven by the need to prepare for a packed international schedule, including a Test series against India and an Ashes tour in Australia.
- The 26-year-old is considered a frontrunner to replace Jos Buttler as England's white-ball captain following the team's early Champions Trophy exit.
- Brook's withdrawal comes after a similarly difficult decision in 2024, when he pulled out of the IPL following the death of his grandmother.
Hindustan Times 
