Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025 Auction: Ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, Sunrisers Hyderabad, like all teams, will submit their list of retained and released players to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
IPL 2025 mega auction is expected to bring major changes to rosters of all 10 franchises. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) is likely to retain four standout performers from the previous season: Travis Head, Pat Cummins, Heinrich Klaasen, and Abhishek Sharma. These four players were instrumental in SRH's success in this year's IPL season.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad's power-hitter Travis Head had an exceptional run in IPL 2024, contributing to the team's success with back-to-back match-winning performances. Over the course of the season, he scored 567 runs in 15 matches, which included a century and four half-centuries.
Rising star Abhishek Sharma had an outstanding IPL 2024 season, consistently delivering explosive performances for Hyderabad. He scored 484 runs across 16 matches, with a top score of 75* and played several match-winning knocks.
Heinrich Klaasen's impactful performances in IPL 2024 were well-received by fans. Renowned for his aggressive batting style, Klaasen amassed 479 runs in 16 matches, including four half-centuries. His top score of 80* highlighted his ability to dominate the opposition bowlers.
Pat Cummins, acquired by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for Rs 20.50 crore last season and appointed as captain, guided the team to the finals. As a vital part of the bowling attack, the legendary pacer claimed 18 wickets in 16 matches. With his strong leadership and performance, SRH is expected to retain him for the next season.
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Heartbreak for SRH fans
In a potential disappointment for the dedicated Sunrisers Hyderabad fanbase, there are indications that veterans Aiden Markram and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who have been stalwarts for the franchise, might not be retained for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.