IND vs ENG Test: It was incredible...' - Harry Brook on skipping IPL

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Jul 01, 2025, 14:09 IST

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Harry Brook, England's vice-captain, expressed his regret at missing the Indian Premier League. He aims to participate in the tournament later. Brook prioritizes performing well for England across all formats. He praised Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, acknowledging his game-changing abilities. Brook anticipates the Birmingham pitch to favor spinners later in the upcoming Test match.

IND vs ENG Test: It was incredible...' - Harry Brook on skipping IPL

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JUNE 30: Harry Brook of England during a net session at Edgbaston on June 30, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

England’s vice-captain Harry Brook has opened up about missing the Indian Premier League (IPL) and his plans to play in the tournament in the future.“It was an incredibly difficult decision to make,” Brook told TOI in an exclusive interview.

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“It is a fantastic tournament, the best tournament in the world in franchise cricket, with such great players, superb coaches, and terrific crowds."I would like to play it again, but for now, my priority is to do well for England across formats.”The right-handed swashbuckling batter also showered praise on Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant.

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“He is an awesome player. It was great watching him bat. He is an eye-catcher; everybody switches on the TV when he bats.He can take the game away from any team, at any stage… One of the best in the world.”The second Test of the five-match series will start on Wednesday.“Historically, Birmingham can be flatter and can have a bit more spin. But it’s an English wicket at the end of the day, and if there is anything for spinners, it will be at the back end of Days 4 and 5,” said Brook.

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