'Great competition': Brook takes U-turn, opens door on IPL return amid ban
The England white-ball captain said that his priority remains playing for England, but acknowledged the IPL's value in helping players improve.
Harry Brook has indicated that he might reconsider participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the future, despite previously dismissing franchise cricket. The England white-ball captain emphasized that his primary focus remains playing for England, which is his sole priority at the moment. In an interview with Cricinfo, Brook stated, "Who knows what the future holds, but yeah, and like I said, I’m completely focused on playing as much cricket as I possibly can for England, and that is my one and only priority at the moment."
Brook acknowledged the value of the IPL in helping players become better cricketers. He said, "Yeah, definitely. The IPL is a great competition, and it’s a great experience, and you go over there, you leave a better player. It’s a very good competition to be a part of, and it’s something that I’ll definitely think about in the future." This marks a significant shift from his earlier stance, where he had committed himself fully to England's cricket team and ruled out playing franchise leagues, except for the Hundred.
Brook's recent comments come amid a ban imposed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) until 2027. This ban followed his decision to withdraw from the 2025 IPL season after being selected in the auction. Brook's absence from the IPL led to a ban, which means he cannot return to the league's auction until 2028.
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