Harry Brook pulls out of IPL 2024: Here's why
England batter Harry Brook has pulled out of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season due to his grandmother's demise. Brook, in a heartfelt post on X, informed that he lost his grandmother in February this year, and he wants to be with his family. The English batter also withdrew from the recently-concluded India-England Test series after taking part in a pre-tour training camp.
A difficult decision: Brook
"I can confirm that I have made the very difficult decision not to play in the upcoming IPL," Brook wrote. "I was so excited to be picked by Delhi Capitals and was so looking forward to joining up with everyone. Whilst I don't think I need to share my personal reasons behind this decision, I know there will be many asking why."
A look at Brook's full statement
Brook missed the India Test series
As mentioned, Brook also withdrew from England's Test tour to India. He participated in the training camp in the UAE but did not travel to Hyderabad for the series opener. "I made the decision to leave the India Test tour the night before we flew from Abu Dhabi because I was told for the first time that my grandmother was ill," he added.
DC bought Brook in IPL 2024 auction
Brook was bought by Delhi Capitals (DC) for Rs. 4 crore at the IPL 2024 auction. The right-handed batter represented Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2023. In 11 matches, he scored 190 runs at 21.11. He slammed a century as well. Notably, SRH shelled out Rs. 13.25 crore for Brook last season. They went on to pip Rajasthan Royals for this deal.
What about his replacement?
As per ESPNcricinfo, there is no update on Brook's replacement at the DC camp as of now. Notably, DC have a solid roster of foreign players, comprising David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Tristan Stubbs, Shai Hope, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, and Jhye Richardson.
Brook strikes at over 150 in T20s
Since announcing himself on the big stage, Brook has been the star of England's middle order in Test cricket. In just 12 Tests, he has amassed 1,181 runs at an incredible average of 62.15 (four tons). Brook is an equally potent T20 batter as he owns three tons in the format. He has a strike rate of 150.09 in men's T20s.
