Brook, an England common throughout all codecs, pulled out of final yr’s IPL following the loss of life of his grandmother.
The IPL brought in a new rule for this year’s tournament, underneath which gamers who pull out after being chosen are banned for 2 seasons. There’s an exemption for “harm or medical situation”.
Brook was a part of England’s squad who exited the Champions Trophy with out successful a match final week.
Previous to that he was a part of the celebration that toured India and misplaced seven of their eight white-ball matches.
Brook has struggled for type personally, with solely 188 runs throughout 11 innings at a mean of 17.09 this yr. Regardless of that, he’s seen as one of many main candidates to interchange Jos Buttler as England’s white-ball captain.
Brook apologised “unreservedly” to Delhi Capitals and the franchise’s supporters.
“I really like cricket. Ever since I used to be a boy I’ve dreamt of enjoying for my nation and I’m grateful to have the chance to play the sport I really like at this stage,” he mentioned.
“With the steering of individuals I belief I’ve taken the time to significantly contemplate this choice. It’s a actually essential time for England cricket and I need to absolutely decide to making ready for the upcoming collection.”
England don’t play once more till a four-day Take a look at in opposition to Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge, which begins on 22 Might. The IPL ultimate is on 25 Might, the fourth day of the Take a look at.
After Zimbabwe, England have three one-day internationals and three T20s in opposition to West Indies earlier than a much-anticipated five-match Take a look at collection in opposition to India.
This yr additionally contains an Ashes collection in Australia, which begins in November, following white-ball collection in opposition to South Africa, Eire and New Zealand.
