{
  "id": 8618914,
  "title": "'I don't play bar the Hundred': Harry Brook reveals reason why he doesn't play franchise cricket",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/i-dont-play-bar-the-hundred-harry-brook-reveals-reason-why-he-doesnt",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T05:22:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dont-play-bar-hundred-harry-052248054.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Harry Brook, the England T20I captain, has revealed the reason behind his refusal to play franchise cricket outside the Men's Hundred. Brook emphasizes that representing England is his primary focus, and he avoids all franchise cricket to stay fit and ready for the national team. Despite having a complicated history with the IPL, Brook pulled out from two consecutive Delhi Capitals deals, resulting in a two-year ban from the tournament. He attributes his decision to prioritize his commitment to England cricket, even if it means turning down lucrative franchise opportunities worldwide. Brook's approach in the current era of franchise cricket stands out, as he remains devoted to his national team while excelling in international matches, scoring T20I centuries, and winning accolades like Player of the Series.",
  "summary": "Harry Brook opened up on prioritising national team over franchise T20 cricket.",
  "key_points": [
    "Harry Brook, England T20I captain, refuses franchise cricket outside Men's Hundred.",
    "Prioritizes England team over all franchise opportunities, citing fitness focus.",
    "Two-year ban from IPL after pulling out of Delhi Capitals deals."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}