Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are gearing up to finalize their retained and released players list ahead of the IPL 2026 Mini-Auction. SRH had a mixed performance in the IPL 2025, and they finished at sixth position as they won six matches out of 14 games played in the last edition. However, SRH will be looking to strengthen its weak areas for the upcoming season.
Sunrisers Hyderabad has been the runner-up in the IPL 2024, and they will be looking to deliver similar performances in the upcoming season. SRH have plenty of quality players, they are known for aggressive batting and have scored the most number of 200+ scores in the IPL 2025.
From Travis Head to Abhishek Sharma, Sunrisers Hyderabad have an immense power-hitting batting lineup, but the bowling has been a key concern for them throughout the last season. Therefore, the chances are high that Sunrisers will release players like Mohd. Shami and Harshal Patel are to add young and more consistent bowlers to the squad.
SRH Released Players 2026 [Expected]
Mohd. Shami, Harshal Patel, Heinrich Klaasen, Simarjeet Singh, Ishan Kisan, and Rahul Chahar are expected to be released by Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction. SRH are looking for some consistent and reliable options, focusing on long-term strategies.
Shami had a very decent performance in the last season for Sunrisers, but the franchise had expected a lot from him. Therefore, they want to release him to add a more consistent performer. A very shocking report is coming that Heinrich Klaasen is also on the list of released players.
Klaasen was retained by Sunrisers at a whopping Rs. 23.00 crore price, and releasing him will give SRH a massive purse for the IPL 2206 mini-auction, which might be the highest amongst all other franchises.
SRH Retained Players 2026 [Expected]
Pat Cummins (Captain), Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Reddy, Travis Head, Adam Zampa, Atharva Taide, Abhinav Manohar, Zeeshan Ansari, Jaydev Unadkat, Brydon Carse, Kamindu Mendis, Aniket Verma, Eshan Malinga, Sachin Baby.
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