Delhi Capitals purchased Duckett for ₹2 crore during the mini auction. However, Duckett announced his sudden withdrawal on Tuesday, citing personal reasons. The left-handed batter intends to spend time with his family while focusing on rebuilding his career with the England national cricket team.
"Ben Duckett pulls out. Just like Brook. IPL teams might start cancelling ‘young’ English players in the future," Aakash Chopra wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).
"Perhaps, an opportunity for #DC to make a slight pivot. How about a backup overseas spinner instead? Mujeeb. Keshav. Or someone else!!! They already have so many openers to choose from. #IPL," he added.
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 24, 2026
Ben Duckett Can Face a Two-Year IPL Ban After Withdrawal
Ben Duckett faces the risk of a multi-year tournament suspension. The England batter could face a similar outcome to Harry Brook, who previously lost his IPL eligibility after withdrawing without a valid reason.
The official IPL memorandum clearly states that any international player who becomes unavailable after being bought at the auction may face serious penalties.
Ben Duckett Faces Scrutiny as Delhi Capitals Search for Replacement
Ben Duckett has been under scrutiny following England’s poor Ashes campaign last year. He managed just 202 runs in the series and also attracted attention for off-field issues during the tour, which added to the criticism of his performances.
Delhi Capitals, led by Axar Patel, must now find a replacement ahead of IPL 2026. They will begin their campaign against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on April 1 and will need a settled squad to deal with the disruption caused by Duckett’s sudden withdrawal.
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