India, April 23 -- Spin-bowling all-rounder Rehan Ahmed is about to experience IPL for the very first time as he has replaced Ben Duckett in Delhi Capitals' ranks in the 2026 edition. Rehan, who made his Test debut against Pakistan in 2022, will join the Capitals for a sum of Rs.75 lakh and will fly out of England immediately to link up with the squad.

Why did Ben Duckett opt out of his Delhi Capitals' deal ahead of IPL 2026?

Duckett, who was picked up by the Capitals for the first time in the IPL auction for a base of Rs.2 crore, opted out of the cash-rich tournament, citing the need to play county cricket to regain form ahead of the home Test matches. In an interview with The Telegraph, the Nottinghamshire batter explained that he wou...