New Delhi, March 25 -- Delhi Capitals have suffered a major setback ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League after England opener Ben Duckett withdrew from the tournament in a bid to rediscover form before a crucial international summer.
"I have given this a lot of thought, and it has not been an easy choice," Duckett said.
The 31-year-old left-hander has opted to prioritise red-ball cricket with his county side Nottinghamshire, aiming to spend more time in the middle as England prepare for a packed schedule across formats.
England are set to host New Zealand and Pakistan in two three-match Test series as part of the ICC World Test Championship cycle. They will also play white-ball series at home against India and Sri La...