Moeen Ali and Harry Brook, England cricket (Getty Images)

Brook's potential two-year IPL ban 'not harsh', says Moeen

Moeen Ali says former England team-mate Harry Brook’s potential suspension from the IPL is “not harsh”. Brook has pulled out of a deal with the Delhi Capitals franchise for the second year running as he prioritises his international commitments ahead of this summer’s five-Test series at home to India and then The Ashes in Australia…

England's Harry Brook attends a press conference prior to their practice session ahead of their second Twenty20 cricket match against India, in Chennai, India, Friday, Jan.24, 2025. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)

England's Brook pulls out of IPL and could now face two-year ban

Harry Brook has withdrawn from the IPL for the second year running after pulling out of his deal with Delhi Capitals in order to focus on international cricket. The England batter – linked to the vacant white-ball captaincy role with his country following Jos Buttler’s resignation after the Champions Trophy exit – could now face…