Following Harry Brook‘s last-minute withdrawal ahead of the 2025 Indian Premier League, England batsmen Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid have voiced their support for the BCCI’s decision to ban him. In an attempt to concentrate on his national responsibilities, Brook withdrew from the event after being selected by the Delhi Capitals for INR 6.25 crore in the November super auction.
The 26-year-old has been banned in accordance with the BCCI’s new policy, which was put in place to stop foreign players from withdrawing at the last minute after being purchased at auction. Some have called the approach cruel, while Moeen Ali and Rahid have supported it, citing the impact such last-minute departures have on the teams’ balance.
It’s not severe. In a sense, I agree with it since many individuals do that, have done so in the past, and then return and manage to obtain a better financial package, or whatever it is. Moeen stated on the “Beard Before Cricket” podcast that “he kind of messes up a lot of things as well at the same time.”
“Obviously, his team has suffered because he pulled out. Any squad that loses Harry Brook is somewhat disorganized and must now rearrange everything and other things. Forget him for a moment, however if you do withdraw, you will be banned unless you have a family emergency or are injured or anything. It’s different whether it’s an injury or whatever. However, I believe that if you simply leave, then it’s In a way, I concur with the teams. In fact, you make a lot of mistakes. He is a very good player. The English all-rounder continued, “They’ve most likely chosen the team around him, and then you’re pulling out all of a sudden.”
You are aware that this will occur if you pull out: Adil Rashid
Rashid concurred with Moeen, saying that the rule could not be considered as severe as it was when all participants were informed of the rules and the repercussions of breaking them.
In fact, they had previously implemented that regulation before this occurred. This is the rule, so you know when you’re entering. When you provide your name, you are aware that this is what will occur if you pull out. Thus, you are aware of the repercussions. Therefore, I don’t think it’s cruel, but if you withdraw and you have, as you mentioned, an injury or anything, then I believe that’s where the regulations might shift or vary,” Rashid stated.
Harry Brook is not the only one, but However, I believe that this has been going on for a little while. Although Mo (Moeen Ali) has played in the IPL for a lot longer, many players have been selected in general and have left in the last five or ten years. Rashid concluded, “So that’s why they’re trying to stop it that way.”
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