India, March 13 -- England batter Harry Brook has been handed a two-year ban from the Indian Premier League (IPL) by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has been reportedly informed about the decision, which was taken after Brook made a last-minute call to withdraw from the upcoming 2025 season of the IPL.

According to a report in the Indian Express, Brook and ECB have been informed about BCCI's decision. It also added that the two knew the Indian board's new policy regarding overseas players skipping an IPL season after being handed a contract.

"An official communication has been sent to ECB and Brook about BCCI banning him for two years as per its policy which was informed to eac...