England Opener Ben Duckett Withdraws from IPL 2026 to Revive Test Career

London. England opener Ben Duckett has withdrawn from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 with the aim of reviving his Test career. Duckett made this decision after a poor performance in the recently concluded Ashes series to improve his form and secure his place in the Test squad. Delhi Capitals had signed him for 20 million Indian Rupees in the auction last December. Duckett has not played in the IPL yet. Seeing stiff competition for overseas slots from Pathum Nissanka in the Delhi squad, he chose the option of playing county cricket over participating in the tournament. He will now play the...