Duckett Drops IPL for County Cricket, Aims for England Spot

0:00On March 24, England batter Ben Duckett has pulled out of his Indian Premier League debut with Delhi capitals to focus on county cricket for. Not a ham sure. He was bought for 159,000 pounds last December, but now wants to play the early rounds of the county championship to rebuild. His form and secure his spot in the national team. Duckett struggled late last summer, and this winter, managing just one half century in 16 innings across formats. During the ashes tore down under, the 31-year-old left-hander scored 202 runs in 10 test innings at an average of 20.2, with a best of 42. The decision comes after a tough period, including missing the T-20 World Cup squad, and regrets over an unprofessional drinking incident during the ashes break in NUSA that drew public scrutiny. Duckett aims to refresh his mind and body through four-day cricket at home, targeting a long career in all three formats for England. Pulling out means he'll likely face an IPL ban for the next two seasons, missing action until

1:02after 2029, plus lost earnings. Nottingham Shire's director of cricket McNewell welcomes the move, offering full support and excitement to have him back in their colors early next. Season. This choice could prove pivotal for Duckett's international future, as England gears up for a busy summer ahead.