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Fraser Watson

England teenager Rehan Ahmed to snub IPL interest after starring against Pakistan

English cricket's new star Rehan Ahmed will snub the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) in order to focus on his red-ball development with Leicestershire.

The 18-year-old leg spinner made a Test debut to remember in England's third Test against Pakistan in Karachi, taking 5 for 48 in the second innings to help up set up victory for Ben Stokes and co. It made him the youngest player to take a five-wicket haul in his maiden Test.

Having already impressed in the white-ball format with the Southern Braves in The Hundred last summer, Ahmed had been tipped for a lucrative IPL contract. But instead, he has committed to starting the Division Two County Championship campaign with the Foxes in April.

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