IPL 2025: Harry Brook Gets Two Year Ban In IPL From BCCI

Harry Brook has been punished by the BCCI with a two year ban from Indian Premier League. BCCI has told about this to the England and Wales Cricket Board. Harry Brook plays for England in International Cricket. Harry Brook got this punishment because he withdraw from the IPL at the last minute. The IPL 2025 is going to begin from 22 March 2025.

According to a report in the Indian Express, Brook and ECB have been informed about BCCI’s decision. It also added that the two knew the Indian board’s new policy regarding overseas players skipping an IPL season after being handed a contract.

“An official communication has been sent to ECB and Brook about BCCI banning him for two years as per its policy which was informed to each player before they registered their name for IPL auction last year. It’s a policy set by the board and each player has to oblige to it,” a BCCI official confirmed to the national daily.

According to a new rule introduced by the IPL, “Any player who registers in the auction and after getting picked, makes himself unavailable before the start of the season, will get banned from participating in the tournament and player auction for 2 seasons.”

Delhi Capitals signed Harry Brook at 6.25 crore at the mega auction which happened in the November last year. Harry Brook withdraw from the IPL as he wanted to commit fully to the England team.

“I have made the very difficult decision to pull out of the upcoming IPL,” Brook had said in a statement. “I apologise unreservedly to the Delhi Capitals and their supporters.”

“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. With the guidance of people I trust, I have taken the time to seriously consider this decision. 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. I remain hugely grateful for the opportunities I have been given and the support I receive.”

In the IPL 2024, Harry Brook did not take part as his grand mother’s death. He made his debut in the 2023 IPL season. He played for Sunrisers Hyderabad and he scored 190 runs in 11 matches. He made a century also.