Sunrisers Hyderabad retained and released players [Source: AFP Photos]
Sunrisers Hyderabad have announced their full retention list ahead of the IPL 2026 mini auction and they have kept faith in a strong core of all-rounders, power-hitters and multi-role players. The franchise has doubled down on flexibility and depth by retaining Pat Cummins, Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen, all central to SRH’s recent resurgence.
SRH retained players for IPL 2026
SRH have held on to robust star performers and high-potential youngsters. Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma headline a stacked batting group while Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel and Brydon Carse strengthen their all-round options.
The bowling unit sees continuity too with Eshan Malinga, Jaydev Unadkat and Zeeshan Ansari all retained for the new season.
Name
Role
Price
Pat Cummins
All-rounder
INR 18 crore
Travis Head
Batter
INR 14 crore
Abhishek Sharma
All-Rounder
INR 14 crore
Heinrich Klaasen
Batter/Wicket-keeper
INR 23 crore
Ishan Kishan
Batter/Wicket-keeper
INR 11.25 crore
Nitish Kumar Reddy
All-Rounder
INR 6 crore
Aniket Varma
Batter
INR 30 lakh
Smaran Ravichandran
Batter
INR 30 lakh
Harsh Dubey
All-Rounder
INR 30 lakh
Brydon Carse
All-Rounder
INR 1 crore
Kamindu Mendis
All-Rounder
INR 75 lakh
Harshal Patel
All-Rounder
INR 8 crore
Eshan Malinga
Bowler
INR 1.20 crore
Jaydev Unadkat
Bowler
INR 1 crore
Zeeshan Ansari
Bowler
INR 40 lakh
SRH released players ahead of IPL 2026 auction
Mohammed Shami (traded to LSG), Adam Zampa, Simarjeet Singh, Atharva Taide, Abhinav Manohar, Sachin Baby, Wian Mulder, Rahul Chahar
SRH remaining purse and slots
SRH will enter the IPL 2026 mini auction with INR 25.50 crore in the bank. They have 10 slots available, including 2 overseas, which will give them the freedom to pursue big signings and specialist roles.