Rehan Ahmed Joins Delhi Capitals for IPL

0:00It's April 23rd. This is Lester News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. England's leg-spinning all-rounder Rihon Ahmed from Lestershire is heading straight to the Delhi capitals for the rest of this IPL season. The 21-year-old, with 27 international caps across all formats, grabs his first IPL shot and jets off right away, sticking around. Until at least the group stages wrap on May 24th. Lestery sits fifth in the standings after six games, splitting three wins and three losses so they could use his skills to climb higher. Ahmed pocketed 60,000 pounds for the gig, marking a big move in his young career. Lestershire's director of cricket Claude Henderson couldn't be happier, calling it a proud moment that highlights their academy's hard work. The club sees this as proof their pathway system delivers top talent, ready to shine on the global stage. He'll miss their next four-county championship matches, and at least the first two T-20 blast-group games, but his start to the season has been solid.

1:03With six wickets and 56 runs in the Fox's first two Red Ball outings back in Division 1, keep an eye on Rihon, lighting up the IPL. Lestershire's cheering him on from afar, and ready to slide him back in when he returns.