Players likely to be released from Kavya Maran’s team
With a solid foundation but areas for improvement, SRH is expected to make significant retention and release decisions as it prepares for a reshaped 2026 campaign.
After an inconsistent 2025 season in which Sunrisers Hyderabad finished sixth and missed out on the play-offs, the team is now focused on the November 15 deadline before the IPL 2026 mini-auction. Despite moments of brilliance in the top order, inconsistencies and lack of depth in the mid-table affected SRH at crucial moments. With a solid foundation but areas for improvement, SRH is expected to make significant retention and release decisions as it prepares for a reshaped 2026 campaign.
Sunrisers Hyderabad are expected to retain Pat Cummins, whose leadership and bowling are central to the team’s strategy. Along with him, Travis Head has scored 374 runs in 13 matches at a strike rate of 162.61, while Abhishek Sharma has also scored 439 runs in 14 matches at an average of 33.77 and a strike rate of 193.39. These three give SRH a strong mix of experience, strength and youth heading into IPL 2026.
The major rumor surrounding Sunrisers Hyderabad is around the possibility of Heinrich Klaasen being released ahead of the mini-auction. Despite his excellent form over the past two seasons, Klaasen could be dropped as SRH aim to increase their purse and allow him to target multiple roles rather than relying on the high-value overseas batsman.
Reports indicate that the series is exploring more affordable hit options with similar impact, allowing for more flexibility during the auction. Klaasen’s possible release is one of the most talked about stories of the trade period.
Players Likely to Keep by Sunrisers Hyderabad:
Pat Cummins, Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abhinav Manohar, Adam Zampa, Kamindu Mendis, Atharava Taide, Aniket Verma, Smaran Ravichandran, Eshan Malinga, Zeeshan Ansari
Players of SRH Who Are Possible to be Released:
Heinrich Klassen, Mohammed Shami, Harshal Patel, Simarjeet Singh, Brydon Carse, Sachin Baby, Jaydev Unadkat, Rahul Chahar
