England's middle-order batter Harry Brook has pulled out of the Indian Premier League 2025, citing the need to prepare for his commitments with the national team.
IPL 2025
Harry Brook pulls out of IPL 2025
Brook was picked up by Delhi Capitals for IPL 2025 © AFP
Brook was bought by Delhi Capitals for INR 6.25 Crore in the mega auction in November. This is the second time in a row that Brook has pulled out of the IPL and now runs the risk of facing a ban from the competition.
According to a new rule introduced by the IPL, "Any player who registers in the player auction and after getting picked at the auction, makes himself unavailable before the start of the season, will get banned from participating in the tournament and player auction for 2 Seasons."
The rule exempts players being ruled out due to injuries or medical conditions. However, Brook in a statement put out on his social media accounts says, "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.
"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."
Last season, Brook pulled out of Delhi Capitals' campaign because of a bereavement and has featured in only one IPL season so far - in 2023 with Sunrisers Hyderabad.
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