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Good news for Delhi Capitals as star cricketer steps in to replace Harry Brook; 23-year-old announced as last-minute addition to the squad…
Delhi Capitals have signed an Afghanistan star batter as a replacement for Harry Brook. Take a look to find out more about the player.
Last Updated on - May 8, 2025 1:55 PM IST
Harry Brook withdrew from IPL 2025 before the tournament began.
Harry Brook withdrew from the Indian Premier league (IPL) 2025 before the tournament began, citing personal reasons. Brook has also been banned by BCCI as he pulled out of IPL 2025 despite being purchased by Delhi Capitals for 6.25 crore in the mega auction.
Delhi Capitals named Sediqullah Atal as a replacement for Harry Brook
Delhi Capitals named Sediqullah Atal as a replacement for Harry Brook, who pulled out of IPL 2025 due to personal reasons. “Delhi Capitals (DC) have picked Sediqullah Atal as a replacement for Harry Brook for the remainder of TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. England batter Harry Brook opted out of TATA IPL 2025 due to personal reasons.” the IPL statement read
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Sediqullah Atal stats
Sediqullah Atal has played in 49 T20 matches, scoring 1,507 runs. He has represented Afghanistan across all three formats of the game and was signed at a base price of ₹1.25 crore by Delhi Capitals. “The left-handed batter made his T20I Debut in 2023 and has represented Afghanistan in all three formats. He will now join DC for his base price of INR 1.25 Crore,” the IPL’s statement read.
DC head coach Hemant Badani’s statement
“We are excited to welcome Atal to the Delhi Capitals. He is an exciting, young talent who has impressed everyone with his performances for both the Afghanistan youth and senior teams. Going into this important phase of the tournament, his presence will certainly add depth to our batting lineup,” Hemant Badani said
Sediqullah Atal emerged as a standout performer in 2023 Kabul Premier League
Sediqullah Atal first caught attention during the 2023 Kabul Premier League, where he made headlines by scoring 48 runs in a single over. In that remarkable innings, he stayed unbeaten on 118 off 56 balls, hitting seven fours and ten sixes. He continued his form in the tournament final, smashing 103 runs off just 42 deliveries.
Delhi Capitals are in fifth place in the IPL points table.
Delhi Capitals are in fifth place in the IPL points table with 13 points in 11 matches. DC will be facing Punjab Kings on May 8th at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala.