IPL: SRH Set to Retain Star Indian Player For Rs. 14 Crore; Major Decision on Pat Cummins Taken

As the last date for the IPL franchises to notify BCCI about its retained players is closing in, there is excitement and buzz surrounding the teams as the list of retained players from each side is expected to come out soon. The situation propels some striking reports to also make waves and subsequently one has emerged from Sunrisers Hyderabad camp.

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SRH's Likely Retentions

According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, SRH will likely retain the star performers from their successful IPL 2024 campaign. Pat Cummins, who marshalled the Orange Army in the 2024 season will captain the side in the 2025 edition as well. Hence, Cummins will be retained. Moreover, Heinrich Klassen, who scored the most runs for the franchise and became an architect for the side advancing to the final, will likely be the top pick. Should he become the No.1 retained player then he will reap a ginormous INR 23 crore sum. Furthermore, one of the biggest revelations of IPL 2024, Abhishek Sharma is also set to be retained by Sunrisers Hyderabad . Sharma might draw INR 14 crores upon retention.

Aside from the aforementioned names, SRH would add Travis Head and Nitish Kumar Reddy among the retained names.

SRH's Probable Retentions:

• Heinrich Klassen- Rs. 23 crore
• Pat Cummins- Rs. 18 crore
• Abhishek Sharma- Rs 14 crore

Thus, if Sunrisers Hyderabad proceeds with the set of names and add further firepower through the mega auctions that are slated to take place later in the year, then they could finish the incomplete task of 2024 in 2025. Sunrisers Hyderabad were a standout team in the IPL 2024. Through exceptional performance, the team stormed into the final but ultimately fell short against Kolkata Knight Riders in the tournament concluder.

The deadline for all the IPL teams to submit the list of retained players is October 31, 2024.