Nearly two months after Harry Brook pulled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, the Delhi Capitals (DC) have finally named his replacement. Brook had joined the Capitals for Rs 6.25 crore but had pulled out of the tournament. And a month later, he has named England’s white-ball captain, which explains the reason for him remaining back home.
However, much to the shock of everyone, the Capitals didn’t announce a replacement. And now with just 3 group stage matches left, they have signed Sediqullah Atal for Rs 1.25 crore.
Who is Sediqullah Atal?
Atal is a left-handed batter from Afghanistan. Having made his international debut in 2023, Atal has represented Afghanistan across all formats in international cricket. Some may remember him from the Champions Trophy 2025, where he played an 85-run knock against Australia.
The 23-year-old doesn’t have incredible T20 numbers, but he’s finding his best in the format. His maiden franchise stint came earlier in the year when he played for MI Cape Town in the SA20 2025.
Many may not remember, but Atal made a name for himself in 2023. Playing in the Kabul Premier League, Atal hit 7 sixes in an over. Yes, you read that right. He scored 48 runs in the over to Amir Zazai, which included 5 wides as well. He had played just 1 T20I for Afghanistan by then, and this knock skyrocketed him.
48 runs from 1 over. @Sediq_Atal26 is now in the cricketing history books. Equalled Rituraj Gaikwad’s 7 sixes in an over. Poor Amir Zazai, almost escaped a heartache. This
must open the doors of international cricket & leagues for Atal.
#FutureStar #WorldRecord #SevenSixes pic.twitter.com/Ntt0lkZVUm
— Cricket Afghanistan (@AFG_Sports) July 29, 2023
Delhi Capitals’ squad for IPL 2025
Batters: KL Rahul (wk), Jake Fraser-McGurk
, Karun Nair, Faf du Plessis (vc), Abishek Porel (wk), Tristan Stubbs, Sameer Rizvi, Sediqullah Atal
All-rounders: Axar Patel (c), Donovan Ferreira, Ashutosh Sharma, Ajay Mandal, Manvanth Kumar, Madhav Tiwari, Dasun Shanaka
Bowlers: Darshan Nalkande, Vipraj Nigam, Tripurana Vijay, Mitchell Starc, T Natarajan, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav
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