The IPL 2026 mini-auction was held in Abu Dhabi on December 16, with 369 players available for franchises to choose from. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) followed a clear strategy, investing heavily in Indian domestic and uncapped talent while making a few key additions to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.
Uncapped Indian Players Dominate SRH’s Auction Strategy
SRH made a strong statement early in the auction, with their first seven signings being uncapped Indian players. The franchise showed confidence in domestic talent, aiming to build depth and future options within the squad.
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The uncapped players signed by SRH include Shivang Kumar, Salil Arora, Sakib Hussain, Onkar Tarmale, Amit Kumar, Praful Hinge, and Krains Fuletra. These signings underline the team’s focus on identifying and backing emerging players from the domestic circuit.
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Late Moves Bring Experience and Balance
Later in the day, SRH added experience to their lineup by signing England all-rounder Liam Livingstone during the accelerated bidding round. His power-hitting ability and part-time bowling provide flexibility in the middle order.
The franchise also secured India pacer Shivam Mavi, adding pace depth and Indian bowling experience to the squad. Jack Edwards was another overseas addition, completing SRH’s shopping for the day.
Strong Retained Core Provides Stability
Ahead of the auction, SRH had retained a solid core of players, led by captain Pat Cummins. The retained group includes a mix of experienced international stars and reliable Indian performers, ensuring stability and leadership within the team.
Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 Full Squad
SRH: Pat Cummins (c), 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, Shivang Kumar, Salil Arora, Sakib Hussain, Onkar Tarmale, Amit Kumar, Praful Hinge, Krains Fuletra, Liam Livingstone, Shivam Mavi, Jack Edwards
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