Sunrisers Hyderabad, the 2016 IPL champions, participated in the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi with a budget of Rs 25.50 crore. They successfully acquired the services of 10 players, including two overseas players. Among the signings, England all-rounder Liam Livingstone was secured for a whopping Rs 13 crore, while uncapped Australian all-rounder Jack Edwards was signed for Rs 3 crore.
In the second accelerated round, SRH managed to sign six uncapped Indian players for their base price of Rs 30 lakh each. The new additions to the team include uncapped Indian all-rounder Shivang Kumar, wicketkeeper Salil Arora, former KKR pacer Sakib Hussain, fast bowler Omkar Tarmale, spinner Amit Kumar, and pacer Praful Hinge.
Additionally, uncapped Indian all-rounder Krains Fuletra was also signed for Rs 30 lakh by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 auction. Indian fast bowler Shivam Mavi was another notable signing for SRH, with a price tag of Rs 75 lakh.
Overall, Sunrisers Hyderabad made strategic moves in the auction to strengthen their squad for the upcoming IPL season. With a mix of experienced overseas players and promising uncapped Indian talent, the team is gearing up to compete at the highest level in the tournament.
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