Harry Brook Reflects on IPL Criticism as Two-Year Ban Keeps Him Out Until 2028

His comments highlight that choosing England and family commitments triggered an IPL suspension that leaves him eligible only for the 2028 mega auction.

Overview

On Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, Brook told BBC Sport that social-media scrutiny from his lone 2023 IPL season hit him hard and changed how he engages online.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India applied a two-year ban for repeated late withdrawals, which means Brook cannot play in the IPL again until the 2028 mega auction.
Brook withdrew from the 2024 season after his grandmother died and pulled out days before the 2025 tournament to prioritise England international fixtures, actions that fed the ban.
In 2023 he scored a standout century against Kolkata Knight Riders but finished the season with just 190 runs, drawing sustained criticism that he now frames as evidence people expect more from him.
The suspension removes Brook from the high-paying IPL market for two seasons, leaving his next major franchise chance at the 2028 auction and raising questions about how teams will value players who prioritise international or personal commitments.