England batsman Harry Brook has withdrawn from the IPL for the second consecutive year, potentially facing a two-year ban.

Brook’s Test career got off to a start, as he amassed 809 runs in his first six appearances, batting ten times with an impressive average of 80.90 and a strike rate nearing 100.

"I love cricket. Ever since I was a young boy I have dreamt of playing for my country and I am extremely thankful to have the opportunity to play the game I love at this level," Brook added.

Brook was signed by Delhi Capitals in December ... It is a really important time for English cricket and I want to fully commit to preparing for the upcoming series," he added in the statement.

England international Harry Brook has been banned from playing IPL for the next two years. The youngster pulled out of the IPL 2025, citing that he wants to focus on playing international cricket.

"It’s a really important time for England cricket, and I want to fully commit to preparing for the upcoming series" — Brook. England star Harry Brook has made the decision to pull out of the ...

England batsman Harry Brook pulled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the second successive year, a decision that could trigger a ban from future editions.