IPL 2024: Sunrisers Hyderabad Retained & Released players
As the IPL 2024 auction draws near, Sunrisers Hyderabad find themselves at a pivotal juncture, poised to restructure their squad for the upcoming season. With November 26 marking the deadline for retention lists, the franchise is in the throes of strategic decision-making to optimize their team composition.
Since clinching the championship in 2016, Sunrisers Hyderabad has encountered a bumpy ride in their quest for IPL glory. Despite sporadic flashes of brilliance in subsequent editions, consistent triumph has eluded them. This urgency for resurgence prompts contemplation on releasing a substantial number of players to bolster their coffers for the imminent mini-auction on December 19 in Dubai.
The team’s recent trade, acquiring Shahbaz Ahmed from Royal Challengers Bangalore while parting ways with Mayank Dagar, highlights their proactive stance in fine-tuning the roster. The have, however, released Harry Brook, Samarth Vyas, Kartik Tyagi, Vivrant Sharma, Akeal Hosein and Adil Rashid.
SRH teetering between past disappointment and drive for rejuvenation
Currently, Sunrisers Hyderabad boasts a roster comprising formidable talents. The batting lineup is anchored by stalwarts like Aiden Markram, Rahul Tripathi and Heinrich Klaasen. The all-round prowess is bolstered by the likes of Marco Jansen and Washington Sundar, while the bowling contingent features luminaries such as Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan and Umran Malik.
With the retention list in the offing, SRH’s meticulous planning and strategic releases could fortify their resources, facilitating a revamped squad composition ahead of the high-stakes auction. The franchise stands at a crossroads, teetering between past disappointments and an earnest drive for rejuvenation in the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League.
Retained Players
| Player | Role |
| Aiden Markram (C) | Batter |
| Abdul Samad | Batter |
| Rahul Tripathi | Batter |
| Glenn Phillips | Batter |
| Heinrich Klaasen | Batter |
| Mayank Agarwal | Batter |
| Anmolpreet Singh | Batter |
| Upendra Yadav | Batter/WK |
| Shahbaz Ahmed (Traded) | All-Rounder |
| Abhishek Sharma | All-Rounder |
| Marco Jansen | All-Rounder |
| Washington Sundar | All-Rounder |
| Sanvir Singh | All-Rounder |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Bowler |
| T Natarajan | Bowler |
| Mayank Markande | Bowler |
| Umran Malik | Bowler |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | Bowler |
Released Players
| Player | Role |
| Harry Brook | Batter |
| Samarth Vyas | All-Rounder |
| Kartik Tyagi | Bowler |
| Vivrant Singh | Bowler |
| Akeal Hosein | Bowler |
| Adil Rashid | Bowler |
Purse Remaining
IMR 34 Crore
