Brook faces IPL ban over Delhi deal withdrawal

Englishman pulls out of lucrative T20 tournament for second year straight, risking suspension moving forward। Harry Brook has pulled out of his IPL deal with Delhi Capitals for the second season running, a move which could result in a two-year ban from the competition.

England batting star Brook apologised "unreservedly" to the franchise and its supporters but stressed that playing for England remains his "priority and focus". 

The 26-year-old is one of the front-runners, along with Test captain Ben Stokes, to replace Jos Buttler as England's white-ball captain following their group-stage elimination at the Champions Trophy.