Ben Duckett Vows Professionalism, Skips IPL

0:00On March 27, England batter Ben Duckett is putting greater professionalism at the top of his list this summer. After England's 4-1 ashes defeat in Australia last winter, off-field troubles like heavy drinking during a team break overshadowed the loss. A social media video showed Duckett looking intoxicated in the coastal spot of Nusa. He admits his behavior felt short of what a pro-cricutter should deliver, especially when the team was already down. Duckett has owned up to long-time struggles with discipline, including a pass-bar incident on Alliance Tour in 2017. His form dipped too, with just 202 runs across 10 ashes innings at an average of 20.20. To lock in his England spot, the 31-year-old skipped the Indian Premier League and will play early county matches for nodding him shire. He plans a chat with Coach Brendan McCullum soon about the upcoming New Zealand test in June. Duckett and team A Josh Tongue missed Notz's opener against Somerset on April 3rd, but return the next week vs. Gamorgan.

1:00He's wrapping up fitness now to stay sharp longer and keep representing England.