New Delhi, March 22 -- Former England captain Michael Vaughan has come out in BCCI's defence for banning Harry Brook for 2 years after the player decided to pull himself out for IPL season 18. Vaughan stated that BCCI had informed players about the new rule last year and it wasn't right for Brook to pull out at the last instance without having an solid reason for doing so.

BCCI had banned Harry Brook after the England vice-captain decided to withdraw from IPL 2025 despite being picked by the Delhi Capitals in the mega auctions this year.

"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 each player before they registered their name for IPL auction last ...