Aakash Chopra issues huge warning to IPL teams after Harry Brook's withdrawal

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has hit back at England’s explosive top-order batter Harry Brook, who became the latest Englishman to join an infamous list. That list is nothing else but England-based players refusing to feature in IPL after landing lucrative contracts during auctions. Harry Brook will not be heading to India for the grandest T20 tournament of the year, as per Cricbuzz.

Aakash Chopra did not waste much time and took to X and cryptically criticized English players. His tweet did not have much content on it except for asking IPL franchises to invest in England cricketers wisely. He knows pretty well that England players are too moody and change their minds at times.

Aakash Chopra Tweets After Harry Brook’s Withdrawal

Buy English players at the IPL Auction at your own peril 🫣🙄

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 13, 2024

It all started for Harry Brook after he had to return home back to the UK from England’s 5-match Test series tour of India in January due to personal reasons. It was assumed at that time that Brook could also snub the 2024 IPL edition for the same reason and the exact same thing has happened.

After a season where he mainly flopped after being bought from more than 13 crores, Delhi Capitals acquired him for a cut-off price of 4 crores in the IPL auction for 2024 at Dubai’s Coca-Cola arena. DC captain Rishabh Pant, who received the green light to feature as a wicket-keeper batsman this season, was also involved in the process.

Now it will be interesting to see who DC brings in as Harry Brook’s replacement. Australia’s big-hitting sensation John Fraser-McGurk is expected to be on the move to Delhi after he made a name for himself with his aggressive style of play.

Another thing to be seen is whether it will impact Delhi Capitals or not. Harry Brook would have added massive strength to the DC batting order which comprises David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Prithvi Shaw, and Pant among others. Harry Brook would have come at 3 or 4 and his possible replacement McGurk is a proper opening batsman.

That could hinder the team combination and batting order of the Ricky Ponting head-coached side which will be aiming to land its maiden IPL trophy this season.

Delhi Capitals updated squad for IPL 2024

Rishabh Pant (c), Pravin Dubey, David Warner, Vicky Ostwal, Prithvi Shaw, Anrich Nortje, Abishek Porel, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Lungi Ngidi, Lalit Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Mitchell Marsh, Ishant Sharma, Yash Dhull, Mukesh Kumar, Tristan Stubbs, Ricky Bhui, Kumar Kushagra, Rasikh Dar, Jhye Richardson, Sumit Kumar, Shai Hope, Swastik Chhikara 

The Delhi Capitals will begin their IPL 2024 campaign against Punjab Kings on March 23rd at Mohali before a trip to the Pink City for a clash against Rajasthan Royals. Delhi will then return to their home of Arun Jaitley Stadium to welcome the Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders.