India, March 21 -- Former England captain Michael Vaughan defended BCCI's call to ban Harry Brook for the next two seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after the England batter pulled out of the upcoming 18th edition of the tournament. Brook, rumoured to be England's next white-ball captain, was picked up by Delhi Capitals for INR 6.25 crore in the mega auction. However, he decided to pull out of the tournament, marking it the second consecutive year Brook won't turn up after being picked in the auction.

Vaughan said that the rules were known to players well in advance. He also backed BCCI's call, as a franchise's plans are derailed once a player backs out at the last minute.

"I think they are right. You put yourself forward. The ...