Harry Brook faces a two-year ban from the Indian Premier League after withdrawing from this year’s competition for personal reasons in a decision that could pave the way for him to become England’s new white-ball captain.

Harry Brook has pulled out of his IPL deal with Delhi Capitals for the second season running, and as a consequence could face a two-year ban from future editions of the competition. ESPNcricinfo has learned that Brook's decision to pull out was conveyed by ECB officials to the BCCI last week,

Batter Harry Brook withdraws from this year's Indian Premier League, saying he wants to prioritise playing for England.