Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], November 15 (ANI): Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) retained their most expensive player Heinrich Klaasen ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction, set to take place on December 16.

Despite earlier reports indicating that SRH might release the Proteas star, the team has chosen to retain the wicketkeeper-batter at his 2025 IPL auction price of Rs 23 crore.

SRH, the 2024 IPL finalists, have released leg-spinners Adam Zampa and Rahul Chahar, as well as all-rounder Wiaan Mulder. Indian finisher Abhinav Manohar, who had limited opportunities in IPL 2025, has also been let go. They have also released Atharva Taide, Sachin Baby, Mohammed Shami and Smarjeet Singh. They now have 25.5 crore left in their purse going into the auction.

SRH head coach Daniel

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