You could say it’s been a whirlwind for Ben Duckett lately. Days after announcing his IPL 2026 withdrawal, the England opener made headlines again—but not for runs or wickets. Reports have emerged that last August he was caught speeding, and yes, he has now been Ben Duckett fined £700, along with four penalty points on his licence and some extra court costs. Talk about making a splash off the field!
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How It Happened?
The incident took place on the A50 near Stoke in Staffordshire, just hours before Duckett was due to play for Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred. He was behind the wheel of his Land Rover, clocked at 93mph on a 70mph stretch. Staffordshire Police later shared traffic camera snaps showing the England batter zooming along, and Duckett admitted the offence in September when authorities opted for criminal prosecution over an out-of-court settlement. All told, the fine, surcharge, and costs totalled a tidy sum, and yes—it’s official: Ben Duckett fined.
🚨 Ben Duckett fined for Overspeeding 🚨
Ben Duckett was found guilty of overspeeding at 150 km/h and fined £700 by the court.
📷 Staffordshire Police/PA pic.twitter.com/Y82M5rZVdp
— CricketGully (@thecricketgully) March 31, 2026
Choosing Country Over Cash
Of course, his IPL 2026 withdrawal also grabbed attention. Duckett was bought by Delhi Capitals for INR 2 crore but pulled out at the last minute, opting instead to focus on the County Championship and rebuilding his England career. As he put it himself:
“I’ve made the decision on my own accord. I felt the best thing for me to be ready to play for England is to be here right now, at home, refreshing my mind and body and getting in the best shape of my life come the First Test in June.”
Duckett’s never been shy of controversy. Beyond speeding, he was famously filmed drunk during England’s Noosa break mid-Ashes, and he’s had a history of brushes with the law, including a drink-driving conviction in 2015. Off-field antics aside, he’s also had some eyebrow-raising moments in the dressing room, from splashing drinks on teammates to getting into heated exchanges. Despite this, Duckett has been a key part of England’s “Bazball” revolution and remains one of the most talked-about openers in the country.
Back To Basics
Now, with the IPL 2026 withdrawal behind him and a fresh focus on Nottinghamshire and England, Duckett is hoping for a bounce-back. The fines and headlines may keep coming, but his commitment to rebuilding form, and staying on the straight and narrow, seems genuine. If nothing else, it’s been a reminder that the cricketing journey isn’t just about the runs you score but the decisions you make both on and off the pitch. The tally of Ben Duckett fined moments shows he’s learning the hard way.
