IPL: Just before the start of IPL 2026, Delhi Capitals has suffered a big blow. England’s star batsman Ben Duckett has decided to withdraw his name from IPL. The special thing is that he has taken this step to save his international career, but due to this he may now have to face a ban of 3 years. Delhi Capitals bought Duckett for Rs 2 crore in the auction and he was expected to play a key role in the opening along with KL Rahul. But with just four days left for the tournament to start, he made it clear that he would not participate in this season.
Apologized to Delhi team
Regarding his decision, Duckett said that it was a very difficult decision for him and he apologizes to the Delhi team that he will not be able to come. When he gave his name in the auction, he thought it would be a great opportunity. It was very special for a team like Delhi to select him. IPL is the best league in the world, where top players play and this experience would have been amazing.
He further said that it is not known whether he is saying goodbye to IPL without playing or not. His age is now 31 years, so comeback will not be easy. But he hopes that one day he will be able to represent Delhi. He has thought about it a lot and feels that this is the right decision for his career.
Distance kept from league for England team
Actually, Duckett currently wants to focus on strengthening his place in the England team. In order to get continuous opportunities in international cricket, he has decided to distance himself from franchise cricket. However, according to the rules of IPL, strict action can be taken against foreign players who withdraw their names at the last moment. In such a situation, Duckett may be banned from participating in IPL for three years, which may prove to be a big blow to his T20 career. While this decision has affected the strategy of Delhi Capitals, it has also made it clear how difficult it is now becoming for the players to balance between international cricket and league cricket.
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