SRH Adds 10 Players at IPL 2026 Mini-Auction

Sunrisers Hyderabad bolstered their squad with targeted acquisitions at the IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi on December 16, 2025, securing 10 new players to round out a 25-member lineup aimed at reclaiming playoff contention after a disappointing sixth-place finish in the previous season.

The franchise entered the auction with a purse of 25.50 crore rupees and 10 available slots, including two for overseas players. They spent selectively to address bowling vulnerabilities and add all-round depth, leaving 5.45 crore rupees unspent. Key purchases included England all-rounder Liam Livingstone for 13 crore rupees, providing explosive middle-order batting and off-spin options, and Australian all-rounder Jack Edwards for 3 crore rupees. Indian wicketkeeper-batter Salil Arora joined for 1.50 crore rupees, while pacer Shivam Mavi came aboard for 75 lakh rupees. The team also picked up six uncapped Indian players at the base price of 30 lakh rupees each: all-rounders Shivang Kumar and Krains Fuletra, and bowlers Sakib Hussain, Omkar Tarmale, Amit Kumar, and Praful Hinge.

SRH's strategy emphasized continuity around a retained core of 15 players, reflecting confidence in their...