Overview
- Duckett, who told Delhi Capitals on Tuesday he will skip the tournament starting March 28, said he is stepping back to be ready for England’s summer.
- Under IPL regulations for overseas players, withdrawing after the auction without a verified injury or medical reason can lead to a two-season ban and exclusion from the next two auctions.
- Delhi Capitals, who bought Duckett for Rs 2 crore, have begun seeking a replacement as they rethink opening options that include KL Rahul, Pathum Nissanka or Prithvi Shaw.
- The 31-year-old apologised to the franchise and fans, cited a poor Ashes and no game time at the T20 World Cup, and plans to play County Championship cricket for Nottinghamshire under coach Peter Moores.
- Coverage differs on the sanction length, with several outlets citing a two-season ban and some reporting three years, though most note the rule would keep him out of the 2027–28 editions and auctions, making a return possible in 2029.