England’s middle-order batter, Harry Brook, has made the decision to withdraw from the Indian Premier League 2025, citing the need to prioritize his preparation for upcoming commitments with the national team.
Brook was acquired by Delhi Capitals for INR 6.25 Crore during the IPL 2025 mega auction held in November. This marks the second consecutive year that Brook has pulled out of the IPL, leaving him at risk of facing a potential ban from the prestigious cricket tournament.
Under a new IPL regulation, any player who registers for the auction, gets picked by a team, and then becomes unavailable before the season starts may face a two-season ban from both the IPL and the player auction. The only exemption to this rule applies to players who are ruled out due to injury or medical conditions.
In a statement shared on his social media, Brook explained his decision: “It is a really important time for England cricket, and I want to fully commit to preparing for the upcoming series. To do this, I need time to recharge after what has been the busiest period of my career so far. I understand not everyone may agree, but I must do what I believe is right, and playing for my country remains my top priority.”
Harry Brook’s decision comes after he withdrew from the IPL 2024 due to a personal bereavement. To date, the 2023 IPL season with Sunrisers Hyderabad is the only one in which Brook has participated.
As Brook sets his sights on international cricket, fans and pundits alike will be watching closely to see how this decision impacts both his career and the ongoing changes in IPL policies.
