SRH will make a few big changes in their personnel next season.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) couldn’t build on the success of the Indian Premier League 2024 and endured a mediocre IPL 2025 season. While they tried to keep the core intact before the mega auction, SRH still had a few loopholes in their squad, which were visible throughout the season.
They had weak links in both the batting and bowling departments, with several underperformers restricting the team’s progress. Hence, the Hyderabad-based franchise will make a few big changes in their personnel next season.
Sunrisers Hyderabad had a few big names in their squad and spent a big part of the purse on some players. Hence, many were overpriced last season and couldn’t justify the price tag.
| Player | Price (INR crore) |
|---|---|
| Heinrich Klaasen | 23.00 |
| Pat Cummins | 18.00 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 14.00 |
| Travis Head | 14.00 |
| Ishan Kishan | 11.25 |
| Mohammed Shami | 10.00 |
| Harshal Patel | 8.00 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 6.00 |
| Rahul Chahar | 3.20 |
| Abhinav Manohar | 3.20 |
| Adam Zampa | 2.40 |
| Simarjeet Singh | 1.50 |
| Eshan Malinga | 1.20 |
| Brydon Carse | 1.00 |
| Jaydev Unadkat | 1.00 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 0.75 |
| Zeeshan Ansari | 0.40 |
| Aniket Verma | 0.30 |
| Atharva Taide | 0.30 |
| Sachin Baby | 0.30 |
| Smaran Ravichandran | 0.30 |
| Harsh Dubey | 0.30 |
SRH are unlikely to change too many things. Ahead of the IPL 2026 Auction, here’s a look at the likely SRH Retention List:
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As mentioned, Ishan Kishan didn’t have a great IPL 2025. He mostly batted at No.3 and looked out of position most of the time. Hence, SRH should release him and look for other players.
Mohammed Shami is nowhere close to his best now after his return from surgery. He doesn’t play enough T20 games and might not be fit to perform consistently. He should be released ahead of the IPL 2026 auction.
SRH bought Adam Zampa based on his expertise in international cricket. But he couldn’t perform according to expectations and looked out of rhythm for most of the season. Moreover, his availability can be an issue, so it would be wise to release him.
Here’s a look at how the Sunrisers Hyderabad will shape up after the likely retentions and releases:
Category: Retained
Pat Cummins, Heinrich Klaasen, Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshal Patel, Ishan Kishan, Aniket Verma, Jaydev Unadkat, Kamindu Mendis, Zeeshan Ansari, Smaran Ravichandran, Brydon Carse, Eshan Malinga, and Harsh Dubey.
Category: Released
Mohammed Shami, Adam Zampa, Simarjeet Singh, Wiaan Mulder, Sachin Baby, Atharva Taide, Abhinav Manohar, and Rahul Chahar.
If SRH release the mentioned players, they can free a considerable purse. A few of them earned big sums. Hence, SRH will have a big purse leading to the IPL 2026 auction.
Final Purse Amount: INR 24.65 crore.
Rahul Tripathi for Ishan Kishan: While Rahul Tripathi didn’t have a great IPL 2025, he is still among the finest Indian options available. He can bat at No.3 and has previously worked with Sunrisers Hyderabad. His price won’t be too high either.
Yudhvir Singh Charak for Mohammed Shami: Rajasthan Royals (RR) didn’t utilise Yudhvir Singh Charak wisely, but SRH can do that by picking him in the IPL 2026 auction. Ideally, they should give him an extended run, given his attributes and ability to bowl across phases. He can be a solid option for the new ball or in the middle overs, making him an ideal replacement for Shami.
Ravi Bishnoi for Adam Zampa: SRH already have Zeeshan Ansari, who did well last season. They also acquired Harsh Dubey by the end of the season. So, Ravi Bishnoi, whose recent form has been tepid, can take the extra spinner’s slot and give an overseas place for SRH to use on other options.
SRH will likely retain the likes of Pat Cummins, Heinrich Klaasen, Travis Head, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Harshal Patel.
SRH might release big names like Ishan Kishan, Mohammed Shami, Adam Zampa, and Rahul Chahar.
SRH’s purse at the IPL 2026 auction could be around INR 25 crore.
