Unlike some players who are automatically picked in SRH’s XI, there are some names who might struggle to find a place.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) enjoyed a stellar season (IPL 2024) and finished runners-up. The SRH management opted to retain their core of five players and formed the team around them for the upcoming edition of IPL 2025.
Looking at the SRH squad, it is clear that there are some players like Pat Cummins, Heinrich Klaasen and Travis Head among others who are automatically picked for the playing XI. However, there are also certain players who could be warming up the benches.
In this article, we look at three such SRH players who could remain sidelined in IPL 2025.
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Atharva Taide
Promising young Vidarbha batsman Atharva Taide was released by Punjab Kings after the IPL 2024 season. The talented left-hander showed his potential during his stint with PBKS, amassing 247 runs in 9 matches at an average of 27 and an impressive strike rate. of strikes of 147, including two half-centuries.
During the auction, Sunrisers Hyderabad got his services for INR 30 Lakhs. However, with SRH likely to prioritize Head and Sharma as their openers, Taide could find himself on the sidelines in the upcoming IPL season.
Zeeshan Ansari
SRH’s spin attack is stronger than last season. However, 25-year-old youngster Zeeshan Ansari might struggle to find a place as Rahul Chahar will come into the team alongside Australian star Adam Zampa as the overseas spinner.
Only if SRH plans to keep Zampa on the bench could Zeeshan get a chance, but that would mean SRH playing without a frontline player. Also, Zeeshan Ansari is yet to play T20 cricket.
Jaydev Unadkat
Veteran Indian fast bowler Jaydev Unadkat experienced a brief comeback before fading into the background once again. The left-arm seamer has represented eight different teams throughout his IPL career.
Last season, he managed to claim just eight wickets in 11 matches, at a costly economy rate of 10.23 runs per over. This disappointing performance could see him spend most of the IPL 2025 season on the bench.
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