SunRisers Hyderabad Confirm Retention of Explosive Wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan for IPL 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has put an end to weeks of speculation regarding the future of wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan by officially confirming his retention ahead of the IPL 2026 player retention deadline. The franchise shared a cryptic, yet clear, social media post featuring the player in their orange kit, signaling their commitment to the star opener.

Kishan, who was acquired by SRH for ₹11.25 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction, had a mixed campaign last season, scoring 354 runs in 13 innings. However, his season started sensationally with an unbeaten century in the opening game. The confirmation of his retention is significant, as SRH had reportedly received trade inquiries from multiple franchises, including his former team Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders