Ben Duckett pulls out of IPL 2026 to store England profession
England opening batter Ben Duckett has formally withdrawn from the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season to concentrate on his international
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Ben Duckett pulls out of IPL 2026 to store England profession
England opening batter Ben Duckett has formally withdrawn from the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season to concentrate on his international profession.
In an dialogue to The Telegraph , Duckett said: “It was a very difficult judgment, and I want to apologise to everyone at Delhi that I won’t be coming.”
The left-hander, who was acquired by Delhi Capitals for INR20 million at the 2025 auction, said: “I felt it was going to be a great opportunity when I put myself in the auction, and for a franchise like Delhi to pick me up was amazing. I was buzzing. It’s the best rivalry in the world with the best players, and would have been an amazing experience.”
By withdrawing from the upcoming tournament, Duckett will be banned from the IPL for two more seasons, keeping him out until 2029.
The BCCI had warned before IPL 2025 that players who opt out post-auction without a legitimate motive would confront a two-season suspension.
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