Pat Cummins, the captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), expressed his enthusiasm for leading the team in the upcoming IPL 2025 season, where he will be joined by key retained players like Heinrich Klaasen, Abhishek Sharma, and Travis Head. In a heartfelt video released by the franchise, Cummins shared his excitement about reuniting with SRH and praised the support of the Hyderabad fans. “I am so excited to be here again with SRH. We had a great time earlier this year, playing some amazing cricket, and the crowd was phenomenal,” Cummins said.
The retention strategy, designed to create a competitive squad, includes a blend of seasoned international players and promising domestic talents. Cummins emphasized the value of having “superstars back this season,” noting the critical roles of players like Abhishek Sharma at the top, Klaasen in the middle order, and the versatile Nitish Kumar Reddy. He concluded with a message for fans: “Thank you so much for all your support, and we can’t wait to be back in Hyderabad.”
SRH’s Key Retentions for IPL 2025:
- Heinrich Klaasen – The South African wicketkeeper-batsman, instrumental in stabilizing the middle order with powerful performances.
- Travis Head – Known for his consistent batting, Head remains a key asset in SRH’s lineup.
- Abhishek Sharma – An opener whose retention reinforces the top order’s strength.
This balanced retention list highlights SRH’s goal of combining experienced international talents with rising domestic players, setting the stage for a promising IPL 2025 season.