This decision, however, could have serious consequences for Brook. Under the new IPL regulations, a player who withdraws after being bought in the auction may face a two-year ban from the tournament.

Harry Brook has pulled out of his IPL deal with Delhi Capitals for the second season running, and as a consequence could face a two-year ban from future editions of the competition. ESPNcricinfo has learned that Brook's decision to pull out was conveyed by ECB officials to the BCCI last week,

DC bagged Brook for Rs 6.25 crore during the IPL 2025 mega auction. Any foreign player who voluntarily withdraws after being picked at the auction-unless due to injury-faces suspension from the IPL