Harry Brook has been barred from playing in the Indian Premier League until 2027, with tournament organisers imposing a two year suspension after the England white ball captain withdrew from consecutive seasons despite being signed at auction.
Brook, who did not register for the upcoming IPL auction, was sanctioned under a rule introduced by the league to protect franchises from last minute withdrawals. According to Indian media reports, the IPL has determined that Brook stepped away without what it deemed sufficient justification on two separate occasions, triggering an automatic suspension.
The batter first appeared in the competition in 2023 after Sunrisers Hyderabad bought him for 13.25 crore rupees. He scored 190 runs in 11 matches, including a century, but struggled for consistency and was frequently left out of the starting XI. Sunrisers chose to release him at the end of the season.
Delhi Capitals purchased Brook for 4 crore rupees for the 2024 campaign, but he informed the franchise before the tournament that he would not be available due to family reasons. Despite that withdrawal, Delhi again invested in him during the most recent mega auction, paying 6.25 crore rupees.
However, Brook pulled out once more only days before the start of the competition. Under the IPL’s strengthened regulations, any player who withdraws after being signed at auction without what the league considers a sufficiently justified cause faces a two year suspension from the tournament.
Brook has therefore become the first overseas player to receive this punishment. He will be ineligible to take part in the IPL until the end of the 2027 season, which is why his name did not appear among those registered for this year’s auction.
