Delhi Capitals are stunned by Harry Brooks’ unexpected move!! The English international cricketer suddenly pulled himself out of the IPL 2025. According to The Hindu, the batter was signed by Delhi Capitals for a whopping ₹6.25 crore in the 2025 IPL mega auction.
As per the BCCI’s recent guidelines, Brook will now face a two-year ban from the IPL, reported by Circle of Cricket. Brook’s bold decision followed a call from the England national team. Let’s dive into this article to learn in detail.
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Harry Brook’s decision shook the Indian cricket scene for a while.
The twenty-six-year-old decided to pull himself out of the IPL. The Delhi Capitals picked him up at the IPL 2025 auction for a staggering ₹6.25 crores.
Brooks’ decision ultimately led him to be banned from the league for two years, as the decision went against the BCCL’s guidelines.
In September 2024, BCCI announced that players withdrawing after IPL selection will be automatically banned for two seasons.
[Revealed] Why Harry Brook Withdrew From IPL?
The English middle-order batter admitted that the decision wasn’t easy. Brook described it as “incredibly difficult.”
He took to Instagram to apologize to Delhi Capitals and their supporters for his decision and its impact on the team and the league.
📸 Harry Brook’s Instagram Statement
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In his post, he praised the IPL as one of the world’s best cricketing tournaments but said he couldn’t turn down the opportunity to serve England.
He wrote: “It was an incredibly difficult decision. The IPL is an amazing tournament. It’s tough cricket, with the best players in the world. The crowds and atmosphere are amazing. It is the best franchise tournament in the world. I would love to play the IPL in the future, but for the time being, the focus is on England duties.”
Brook is part of the England squad in the ongoing Test series against India. England’s performance in the first Test was phenomenal, clinching a solid win.
The second Test is scheduled at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on July 5 at 3:30 P.M. IST.
Amit Mishra’s Take
As a cricket fan, Brook’s decision to withdraw from the IPL just before the tournament disappoints fans and the franchise. His impulsive decision has led him to be banned from the league for two years.
That said, representing a country is a privilege, and there should be no second thoughts on serving your nation. So, Brook did the same, chose country over league, but it would be better if he had stepped back in the 2025 IPL Auction before being drafted by Delhi Capitals.
