IPL 2025: 3 players SRH might retain ahead of the mega-auction

2. Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek Sharma was the breakout star for Hyderabad last year. The franchise backed him for years and in 2024, he finally repaid their faith with consistent performances. The 23-year-old smashed 484 runs in 16 matches at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 204.21 in IPL 2024 and based on his performance, Abhishek will be the first name on the team sheet next year.

Apart from being a flamboyant batter, Abhishek can also bowl, which will add to his CV. With the future of the Impact Player Rule being uncertain, Hyderabad can rely upon him for a couple of overs in case the rule gets scrapped. 

The youngster is also well aware of the Indian conditions and isn’t someone who will only succeed on batting-friendly pitches. He has done well in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy as well, where the conditions haven’t been easy all the time. He has all the talent to become one of the future greats and Hyderabad are very likely to back him in his journey.