Delhi Capitals have brought England bowling all-rounder Rehan Ahmed into their squad for the rest of the Indian Premier League season, stepping in for Ben Duckett. The league confirmed the move on Thursday, following Duckett’s decision to withdraw from the competition.
Quick facts
- Delhi Capitals signed Rehan Ahmed as a replacement for Ben Duckett for the remainder of the IPL season.
- Ben Duckett withdrew mainly to prioritise his England international commitments and manage workload.
- Rehan Ahmed is a right-arm leg-spinner.
- Rehan has played 5 Tests, 9 ODIs and 13 T20Is for England, taking 49 international wickets.
- Rehan will join DC for Rs 75 lakh.
- He made his England Test debut at 18 years and 126 days in Karachi in December 2022.
Duckett’s exit was driven primarily by a focus on his England career, with an emphasis on balancing both physical demands and mental workload. With that opening in the squad, Delhi moved quickly to secure a like-for-like bowling option.
Rehan Ahmed, described as a right-arm leg-spinner, has already featured across formats for England. His international tally includes 5 Tests, 9 one-day internationals and 13 T20 internationals, with 49 wickets to his name.
The 75 lakh rupee deal brings a leg-spin specialist into the DC camp. Rehan also has a notable early-career milestone: he became the youngest player to represent England in Test cricket when he debuted at 18 years and 126 days in Karachi in December 2022.
