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Harry Brook has withdrawn from the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) due to personal reasons, a setback for Delhi Capitals, who acquired him for INR 4 crore, to adjust their lineup.

Brook notably withdrew from the England team's Test series in India at the last minute. Both the England team management and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have emphasized the need for privacy for Brook and his family during this time.

This is not the first instance of such withdrawals; players like Alex Hales, Jason Roy, and even Mitchell Starc have previously withdrawn citing similar reasons.

However, Brook's decision to opt out of the IPL hasn't gone unnoticed, stirring up concerns among franchises.

The abruptness of such withdrawals poses challenges for IPL teams in terms of roster planning, leading them to contemplate addressing the issue with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

This trend of English players withdrawing from commitments citing personal reasons has caused resentment among the IPL franchises.