India, May 4 -- England's newly-appointed white-ball captain, Harry Brook, was slated to play for Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. However, just days before the start of the 18th edition of the T20 tournament, the right-handed batter pulled out, leaving mentor Kevin Pietersen disappointed. Former England captain Pietersen has now opened up on Brook not turning up for the biggest T20 competition in the world.

Speaking to ESPNCricinfo, Pietersen said that he was really looking forward to working with Brook. He also talked about how England's white-ball captain has some real shortcomings against spin and how he needs to work them out if he wants to improve.

"I told him, I was like, 'Dude, I'm gutted that I can't work...