Harry Brook pulls out of IPL deal with DC, faces two-year ban

London, Mar 10: England batter Harry Brook faces a two-year ban from the IPL after pulling out of his deal with Delhi Capitals ahead of the tournament beginning March 22.

Brook, who has made himself unavailable for the second straight season, apologised "unreservedly" to the franchise and its supporters.

"I have made the very difficult decision to pull out of the upcoming IPL. I apologise unreservedly to the Delhi Capitals and their supporters," Brook wrote on social media.

“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."

England will play India in a home Test series in June, which will be followed by the much-anticipated Ashes from November to January. The 26-year-old Brook had earlier withdrawn from the 2024 edition of IPL following the death of his grandmother.