Brook withdraws from IPL to 'recharge' and focus on England / Photo: © AFP
-
'We put Norway on the map', says Haaland after World Cup exit
-
Bhutan battles 'existential' population crisis with birth drive
-
Tuchel says 'lucky' England must improve despite reaching World Cup semi-finals
-
Norway coach says ball hit camera cable for crucial England goal
-
'Never in doubt': England fans dare to dream after quarter-final scare
-
Growing list of countries move to ban social media for children
-
Till death do us bark: Pets serve as witnesses at Ecuador weddings
-
Schmidt aims to leave Wallabies 'in good order' for incoming Kiss
-
Typhoon makes landfall in China, downgraded to severe tropical storm
-
Rennie says All Blacks must improve with 'smart' Ireland awaiting
-
US launches new strikes on Iran after container ship hit in Hormuz
-
Eddie Jones says 'pretty obvious' Japan on right track
-
Farrell's Ireland look to future after Japan experiment pays off
-
Bellingham double as 'lucky' England beat Norway to reach World Cup semi-finals
-
Bellingham heroics edge England past Norway and into World Cup semis
-
NFL Seahawks sold to India-born billionaire Khosla's group
-
Noskova's glimpse of Wimbledon trophy inspired title glory
-
Argentina beat porous Wales in Nations Championship
-
Morant looks forward to fresh start in Portland
-
New heat wave blasts US, could break records
-
Stones, Madueke start England World Cup quarter-final against Norway
-
Scotland third best team in world, says Erasmus after Boks win
-
Italy icon Maldini gets key role with Italian FA
-
Former skipper Knight to retire from England women's duty after Lord's Test
-
England, Norway battle heat as Argentina face Swiss in World Cup last eight
-
England boss Borthwick coy over starting Pollock after Fiji hat-trick
-
Paris landmarks shutter early as France bakes in latest heatwave
-
Myanmar film wins top prize at Czech festival
-
Noskova cries tears of joy after emotional Wimbledon final
-
Ton-up Buttler takes new No 1 England to T20 series sweep of India
-
Kriel seals thrilling win for South Africa over brave Scotland
-
Death toll in Venezuela earthquakes surpasses 4,300
-
Russian strikes kill eight in Ukraine, officials say
-
Noskova survives tearful meltdown to win first Wimbledon title
-
Lone foray cost Slock, says breakaway Tour de France partner
-
Five-wicket Gaud stars before India run riot in women's Test at Lord's
-
Tour de France stage to be shortened amid heatwave as sprinter Merlier doubles up
-
France hosts S.Africa leader for talks, war remembrance
-
Typhoon makes landfall in China after forcing nearly two million to flee
-
Pollock a hat-trick hero as England hammer Fiji to end losing streak
-
Sunday's Tour de France ninth stage shortened due to 'intense heatwave'
-
Ryu loses count as she blasts 60 for Evian lead
-
Pollock scores a hat-trick as England hammer Fiji to end losing streak
-
Merlier wins eighth stage of the Tour de France in bunch sprint
-
Sinner defends Wimbledon crown against revitalised Zverev
-
Former nearly-man Zverev on cusp of French Open-Wimbledon double
-
Russian strikes kill six in Ukraine, officials say
-
Five-wicket Gaud puts India on top in inaugural women's Test at Lord's
-
Marc Marquez still 'King of the Ring' after winning Sprint at German MotoGP
-
Klopp reaches 'understanding' to take over as Germany coach
Brook withdraws from IPL to 'recharge' and focus on England
England batsman Harry Brook on Monday pulled out of the Indian Premier League, saying he needed "to recharge" and focus on international cricket.
The 26-year-old, who is regarded as a front-runner to replace Jos Buttler as England white-ball captain, was signed to Delhi Capitals for the new IPL season beginning later this month.
"I have made the very difficult decision to pull out of the upcoming IPL," Brook, who plays Tests, ODIs and T20s for England, wrote on social media.
"I apologise unreservedly to the Delhi Capitals and their supporters."
Free-scoring batsman Brook also withdrew from his contract with the Delhi side last season after the death of his grandmother.
He now faces a possible two-year suspension under rules designed to prevent late pullouts from the money-spinning T20 league by overseas players. Exceptions can be made, mostly for injuries.
"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.
England play five Tests against India from June during their home summer this year, followed by an Ashes tour to Australia starting in November.
Either side of the India Tests, England host white-ball series against each of the West Indies, South Africa and Ireland plus a one-off Test against Zimbabwe in May.
"It is a really important time for England cricket and I want to fully commit to preparing for the upcoming series," said Brook.
"In order to do this I need time to recharge after the busiest period in my career to date."
Buttler resigned as white-ball captain after England's dismal group-stage exit at the Champions Trophy, where they failed to win a match.
"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," said Brook.
"I remain hugely grateful for the opportunities I have been given and the support I receive."
Brook played one previous season in the IPL, for Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2023, when he scored a 55-ball century against Kolkata Knight Riders.
The 2025 IPL begins on March 22 when defending champions Kolkata host Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens.
G.Schmid--VB