Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has officially announced its IPL 2026 retention list. Fans are reviewing which players have been retained and which have been released as the team finalizes its squad ahead of the upcoming auction.
The confirmed lists reveal SRH’s strategic approach, highlighting the franchise’s key decisions and how the team is shaping up for Next IPL.
Let’s know SRH Retained and Released Players List..

SRH Retained Players List
From the names , Sunrisers Hyderabad looks fully focused on keeping their match-winning core intact. The franchise is retaining member who performed strongly last season and who can play key roles in IPL 2026.
- Pat Cummins
- Travis Head
- Abhishek Sharma
- Aniket Verma
- R. Smaran
- Ishan Kishan
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Harsh Dubey
- Kamindu Mendis
- Harshal Patel
- Brydon Carse
- Jaydev Unadkat
- Eshan Malinga
- Zeeshan Ansari
These retained names show that Hyderabad wants to continue with a powerful batting order, strong captaincy, and experienced bowling unit. With this core, Sunrisers Hyderabad looks ready for a solid push in IPL 2026.
SRH Released Players List
The released players list for Sunrisers Hyderabad out. The team seems ready to make room for fresh talent and adjust the squad according to new strategies.
- Mohammed Shami (Trade Out)
- Adam Zampa
- Rahul Chahar
- Wiaan Mulder
- Abhinav Manohar
- Atharva Taide
- Sachin Baby
- Simarjeet Singh
These names show that Hyderabad is planning some major rebuilding for IPL 2026. By releasing several bowling and all-round options, Sunrisers Hyderabad might be looking for more impactful and aggressive member in the auction.
The retention event is still going on, and more updates from other teams will be coming soon. Sunrisers Hyderabad fans are watching every moment as the franchise continues shaping its squad for IPL 2026, with more names expected to flash on screen anytime.








