RCB and DC Make Key Player Replacements in IPL 2025

RCB Signs Mayank Agarwal as Injury Replacement

This IPL season has seen numerous team changes, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) making notable adjustments. RCB has brought in Mayank Agarwal to fill the spot of Devdutt Padikkal, who has been sidelined due to a hamstring injury. Padikkal had recently found his rhythm, scoring 247 runs in 10 matches while batting at number 3, but his injury has cut his season short.

In contrast, Mayank Agarwal went unsold during the 2025 Mega Auction. He has participated in 127 IPL matches, accumulating 2,661 runs, which includes one century and 13 half-centuries. An official statement from the IPL confirmed the signing, stating:

"Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have signed Mayank Agarwal as an injury replacement for Devdutt Padikkal for the remainder of TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Devdutt Padikkal, who played 10 matches for RCB this season and scored 247 runs with the help of two half-centuries, sustained an injury to his right hamstring."

"Mayank Agarwal has played 127 IPL matches so far, scoring 2661 runs. He has 1 IPL hundred and 13 fifties against his name. He joins RCB for INR 1 Crore."

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DC Welcomes Sediqullah Atal as Replacement for Harry Brook

Harry Brook, the English batsman, withdrew from the tournament early on, prioritizing his international duties. In his place, Delhi Capitals have signed Sediqullah Atal from Afghanistan. The IPL announcement detailed:

"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. Sediqullah Atal from Afghanistan has scored 1507 T20 runs in 49 matches. 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."

has made a name for himself with 1,507 runs in 49 matches and is considered one of Afghanistan's most promising cricket talents.