In what has been the latest development as per ESPNCricinfo reports, it is learned that the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) management has decided on his retentions. Reports claimed that South African wicketkeeper-batsman Heinrich Klaasen, Australian all-rounder Pat Cummins and Indian spinner Abhishek Sharma will be the top three retentions.
Reports claimed that Heinrich Klaasen will be the team’s first retainer and will receive INR 23 crores. Pat Cummins, on the other hand, will be the second retainer and will remain with the team for INR 18 crore, and India all-rounder Abhishek Sharma, who will be the third retainer, will remain with the team for INR 14 crore.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are also likely to retain Travis Head and Nitish Kumar Reddy.
Reports claimed that Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are also likely to retain Travis Head and Nitish Kumar Reddy. Although there is no official confirmation on the price at which they will be retained.
Opening batsman Travis Head, who formed a formidable partnership with Abhishek at the top of the order, was the fourth leading run-getter in the tournament and the highest for SRH. The Australian National Cricket Team batsman scored 567 runs in 15 innings at a strike rate of 191.55.
Nitish Kumar Reddy was also the key player of the team in IPL 2024. He proved his prowess for the team with bat and ball. The all-rounder finished the tournament with 303 runs scored at 142.92 and three wickets. He recently made his debut for India in the T20I series against Bangladesh, smashing 74 off 34 in his second game.
Heinrich Klaasen played a pivotal role for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Heinrich Klaasen played a pivotal role for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. He was at his aggressive best as he played quite a few blinders with the bat while batting down the order. He finished the tournament as SRH’s third-highest run-scorer in the league.
Heinrich Klaasen scored 479 runs in 15 innings in IPL 2024, at a strike rate of 171.07. He was one of the main reasons why the SRH team reached the finals of the tournament. The Orange Army, however, suffered a disappointing defeat in the summit clash against the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Abhishek Sharma was SRH’s second highest run-scorer
Abhishek Sharma, on the other hand, was the second highest run-scorer for SRH in IPL 2024. He scored 484 in 16 innings at a strike rate of 204.21. The leadoff hitter also had the highest scoring rate among the top ten players in the tournament last season.
Pat Cummins was also decent on the ball for the team. The leading fast bowler got his lead right and also led from the front. He picked 18 wickets in the tournament with an economy of just over 9 and was also handy with the bat for his team in the league.
With SRH set to retain 5 players, they have their core group and hope to take a step forward and win the title this time.