Rumours were flying around about Ishan Kishan leaving SunRisers Hyderabad recently. Multiple franchises wanted to grab him before IPL 2026 starts. But SRH just ended all that speculation with one social media post. Ishan Kishan is staying put in orange for another season.
SRH Confirms Ishan Kishan Through Cryptic Post
SRH posted a picture showing Ishan Kishan wearing their orange kit. No long wait, no official press release, just that one photo with “Orange looks 𝟐𝟒𝐊 on him”. Everyone got the hint immediately though – he’s staying back. All those trade rumours can stop now.
Mumbai Indians wanted him back desperately after letting him go before. KKR came knocking on SRH’s door asking about availability. Rajasthan Royals threw their hat in the ring as well. But SRH said no to all three teams flat out.
They rate Ishan Kishan quite highly for what he does upfront. Plus, having a keeper-batter always helps with team combinations later on.
Mixed Performances in IPL 2025 Season
Ishan Kishan had an up-and-down campaign last season. He scored 354 runs across 13 innings for SRH in total. His average stood at 35.40 with a strike rate touching 152.58.
Those numbers look decent on paper, but tell a different story. Ishan Kishan started the season on absolute fire with a century. Then his form dipped badly in the middle phase suddenly. Consistency became a real issue as matches progressed through the tournament.
SRH finished in sixth place after reaching the finals in IPL 2024. That’s quite a drop from their previous season’s heroics right there. The entire team struggled with maintaining momentum throughout IPL 2025 games.
What’s Next for SRH and Ishan Kishan
SRH is planning to release several high-priced players before IPL 2026. They want to rebuild their squad with better balance this time. But Ishan Kishan survives that potential cleanup happening soon.
The franchise believes he can bounce back stronger next season. His talent is undeniable when he gets going properly. SRH needs him to fire consistently from the top order now.
IPL 2026 gives Ishan Kishan another chance to prove his worth. SRH fans are hoping he rediscovers that explosive form soon. The mini-auction will show what other changes SRH makes around him.
