Another English batsman withdrew from the competition before the start of the IPL. Harry Brooke withdrew from the IPL on Wednesday. He was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 4 crore in the last auction. Sourav Gangopadhyay’s team is now looking for alternatives.
Speculation about Brooke’s name being withdrawn has been rife for days. England played five Tests when they toured India, but Brooke did not play there. He withdrew his name at the last minute. The England board at the time appealed to protect the privacy of Crock and his family.
The absence of Brooke, one of the most successful shapers of ‘buzzball’ cricket, has also affected the England team.However, various franchises are not happy with the way England cricketers are picking up their names one by one. A few days ago Jason Roy of KKR withdrew his name citing personal reasons. Another Englishman, Phil Salt, was taken in his place. But Delhi is yet to find an alternative cricketer.
