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Ahmed has joined the team at his base price of \u20b975 lakh. The 21-year-old leg spinner was part of the available player pool after not being sold in the first mini-auction.<\/p>\n
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This will be Ahmed’s first appearance in the IPL. He has already received the No Objection Certificate from the ECB and is ready to join the team immediately.<\/p>\n
Duckett’s sudden exit has raised questions. The England batsman decided to skip the tournament to focus on Test cricket and manage his workload ahead of a busy domestic summer.<\/p>\n
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Under the new IPL rules, players who leave the field late without injury can be fined. Duckett could face a two-year ban from future IPL seasons and auctions.<\/p>\n
What brings Ahmed to DC<\/h3>\n
The arrival of Ahmed has added depth to Delhi’s spin attack. He joins a strong group that includes captain Axar Patel and wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav.<\/p>\n
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He is known for his clever googlies and fearless batting in the lower order. Delhi can use him as the number 8 option to strengthen both bowling and finishing.<\/p>\n
Ahmed is also full of confidence after his good performance in the recent ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. He took 2 for 28 and scored 19 not out from 7 balls in a tight game against New Zealand.<\/p>\n
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This signing is not just a replacement for Delhi. If Ahmed adapts to the IPL conditions quickly then this could turn out to be a smart move.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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