Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid support Harry Brook's ban

Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid have expressed their support for the Indian Premier League's (IPL) strict rules regarding player withdrawals. They believe that the potential two-year ban for Harry Brook is justified. Brook recently withdrew from the IPL at the last moment to focus on his international career. He is expected to face a suspension until 2027 due to new IPL regulations. Brook had been signed by the Delhi Capitals for Rs62.5 million but decided to step back, saying he needed to “recharge” after a busy period. The IPL's revised rules state that overseas players who exit without a valid reason, such as an injury or family emergency, will face a two-year ban. Moeen commented that the rule is important to protect teams from disruptions caused by sudden withdrawals. Moeen highlighted that withdrawing impacts Brook's team, which now has to adjust their plans. Rashid echoed this sentiment, stating that the rules were made clear to all players before they registered for the auction. He mentioned that players are aware of the consequences of pulling out. The IPL governing council has not officially announced the ban yet, but it aims to prevent last-minute player changes. This case sets a clear example for how the league will handle player commitments moving forward. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has been informed about Brook’s likely ban.