IPL 2025: The players that Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) should save for the 2025 auction are mentioned below in light of the new retention guidelines for the Indian Premier League (IPL).
With a strong 2024 campaign that saw them finish in second place, SRH plans to keep its key players for the upcoming campaign.
The new rules allow each team to keep up to six players, whether they are capped or uncapped, or use the right-to-match (RTM) option. As a result, SRH will need to release some of the important players from last season.
Players SunRisers Hyderabad Are Likely To Retain Ahead Of IPL 2024 Mega-Auction
Pat Cummins:
In 2024, SunRisers Hyderabad paid INR 20.50 crores to get the outstanding Australian all-round player Pat Cummins. He was appointed SRH’s captain during the season, and heading into the 2025 Indian Premier League, he’s likely the team’s top pick.
Travis Head:
Another important player was Travis Head, who led SRH to multiple batting record sets last season while playing well in the PowerPlay. Abhishek Sharma, his opening partner, is anticipated to be a high pick for retention as well.
T Natarajan:
After his breakthrough season in 2020, T Natarajan has struggled with injuries but is still one of the league’s most deadly death bowlers. Perhaps SRH wants to keep him with the team.
Heinrich Klaasen:
Heinrich Klaasen’s ability to control spin and pace makes him one of the best T20 batsmen. He’s probably going to remain in one of the highest salary bands.
Nitish Kumar Reddy:
One of the breakout stars of IPL 2024 was Nitish Kumar Reddy from Andhra, who won the Emerging Player of the Tournament award. As an uncapped player, Reddy could be retained for just four crore rupees. However, his inclusion in India’s T20I squad for the Bangladesh series might impact his retention value, depending on whether he plays in the series.
SRH’s Top 3 Possible Retentions Ahead Of IPL 2025 Auction:
1st Retention: ₹18 crore – Pat Cummins
2nd Retention: ₹14 crore – Travis Head
3rd Retention: ₹11 crore – Nitish Kumar Reddy
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