Harry Brook has withdrawn from the Indian Premier League (IPL), citing personal reasons. The England batter, who was purchased for INR 4 crore by Delhi Capitals, has decided to pull out of the league, which begins on March 22.
Brook’s absence extends beyond the IPL; he was also a notable absentee from the England team recently. Originally slated to participate in the Test series in India, Brook withdrew from the Test squad at the last minute, with the England team management and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) seeking privacy for the player and his family.
“The Brook family respectfully requests privacy during this time. In light of this, the ECB and the family kindly request the media and the public to respect their wish for privacy and refrain from intruding on their private space,” stated the ECB in a January release.
However, soon after his decision to opt of the tournament came to light, the 25-year-old revealed on social media that the reason for his absence during England’s recent Test tour of India and the upcoming season of the IPL was the tragic passing of his grandmother.
Franchises left displeased
The Brook incident notwithstanding, the trend of English players withdrawing from commitments citing personal reasons has caused resentment among the IPL franchises. They contend that such unexpected and sudden pullouts disrupt their auction planning. IPL franchises are considering addressing this issue with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
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