- Ben Duckett has withdrawn from the Indian Premier League (IPL) to prioritise salvaging his England cricket career following a significant dip in form.
- The left-handed batsman has struggled since late last summer, including during the Ashes where his highest score was 42, and was an unused squad member in the recent T20 World Cup.
- His decision means he forfeits a £200,000 payday and risks being banned from the IPL until 2029 if his reasons for withdrawal are not deemed valid.
- Duckett intends to return to Nottinghamshire to work with head coach Peter Moores and participate in the County Championship ahead of England's first Test against New Zealand in June.
- In an interview with The Telegraph, Duckett expressed regret over a “not professional” incident in Noosa during the Ashes, which contributed to his challenging period and led to England implementing a midnight curfew.
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