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IPL 2026: A big change is being seen in Delhi Capitals between IPL 2026. The team has announced the replacement of England opening batsman Ben Duckett. Let us tell you, the franchise has included a player of Pakistani origin in its team in place of Duckett. Let us know who this player is…

This player will replace

During IPL 2026, Delhi Capitals have included Pakistani-origin England’s young all-rounder Rehan Ahmed in their team. Let us tell you, Rehan has been included in the team as a replacement for Ben Duckett. Delhi has signed Rehan for Rs 75 lakh.

Ben Duckett withdrew his name

In the mini auction held for IPL 2026, Delhi Capitals bought English batsman Ben Duckett for Rs 2 crore. This was Duckett’s first IPL season. But he withdrew his name from IPL at the last moment to focus on his international career. Due to his withdrawal from IPL, BCCI has banned him from IPL for 2 years.

Who is Rehan Ahmed?

21-year-old England all-rounder Rehan Ahmed is a British citizen of Pakistani origin. He was born on 13 August 2004 in Nottingham, England, but his family is of Pakistani origin. His father Naim Ahmed was a resident of Mirpur, Pakistan, who himself had been a cricketer.

Made debut at the age of 18

Talking about the cricket career of the 21-year-old young all-rounder, Rehan has debuted in all three formats for the England national team. So far, he has played 5 Tests, 9 ODIs and 13 T20 International matches for the English team, in which he has taken 49 wickets. Rehan made his international debut for England in the year 2022 at the age of 18. He is one of the youngest players to debut for England in Test cricket.