English opener Ben Duckett introduced on Tuesday that he has pulled of IPL 2026. Duckett was picked by Delhi Capitals for Rs. 2 crore within the public sale.
Duckett mentioned that he’s withdrawing from IPL 2026 to save lots of his England profession, in an interview with the Telegraph.
“It was a really tough determination, and I wish to apologise to everybody at Delhi that I gained’t be coming. I felt it was going to be an excellent alternative after I put myself within the public sale, and for a franchise like Delhi to select me up was wonderful. I used to be buzzing. It’s the very best competitors on the planet with the very best gamers, and would have been an incredible expertise,” mentioned Duckett.
“I don’t know if I’m doubtlessly saying goodbye to the IPL, having by no means performed in it. With the age I’m now [31], it could be robust for me, however I hope someday I’m capable of characterize Delhi. However I’ve thought so much about this, and comprehend it’s the precise determination for my profession,” he added.
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Revealed on Mar 24, 2026