IPL 2026: SRH squad unveiled; Here's who is in

Sunrisers Hyderabad made targeted moves at the IPL 2026 auction, headlined by the ₹13 crore signing of England all-rounder Liam Livingstone, as the franchise looked to rebuild after a disappointing 2025 season. SRH entered the auction with ₹25.50 crore in hand, 10 slots to fill and two overseas positions available, giving them flexibility to address gaps exposed last year.Livingstone emerged as SRH’s biggest buy, reflecting the team’s intent to add power and balance to the middle order. The franchise also invested in young and uncapped Indian players, including wicketkeeper-batter Salil Arora, who was picked up for ₹1.50 crore, and Shivang Kumar, Shakib Hussain, Onkar Tukaram Tarmale, Amit Kumar, Praful Hinge and Krains Fuletra, all signed at their base price of ₹30 lakh. Fast bowler Shivam Mavi was retained at ₹75 lakh, while uncapped overseas player Jack Edwards was bought for ₹3 crore.Also Read: IPL Auction 2026- Cameroon Green, Pathirana...check the costliest players of the seasonSRH, who finished runners-up in 2024 but struggled for consistency in 2025 despite a strong squad on paper, focused on squad depth rather than marquee-heavy spending. The auction strategy reflected a push to strengthen the bench and build options around a settled core led by captain Pat Cummins.SRH's auction strategy decodedSunrisers Hyderabad’s auction strategy stood out for its clear focus on uncapped Indian players, with the franchise backing youth and depth over multiple marquee names. While Liam Livingstone was the headline signing, much of SRH’s activity centred on strengthening the squad with domestic talent. Wicketkeeper-batter Salil Arora emerged as one of SRH’s key buys, picked up for ₹1.50 crore. The franchise also added a cluster of uncapped players at base price, including Shivang Kumar, Shakib Hussain, Onkar Tukaram Tarmale, Amit Kumar, Praful Hinge and Krains Fuletra. Fast bowler Jack Edwards, another uncapped signing, was secured for ₹3 crore, underlining SRH’s willingness to invest in potential rather than experience alone.Also Read: Record buys, surprise steals by KKR, RCB, CSK, DC and others; Check full list of who went whereSunrisers Hyderabad Full Team IPL 2026Liam Livingstone: ₹13 croreJack Edwards: ₹3 croreSalil Arora: ₹1.50 croreShivam Mavi: ₹75 lakhShivang Kumar: ₹30 lakhShakib Hussain: ₹30 lakhOnkar Tukaram Tarmale: ₹30 lakhAmit Kumar: ₹30 lakhPraful Hinge: ₹30 lakhKrains Fuletra: ₹30 lakhPat Cummins (c)Travis HeadAbhishek SharmaAniket VermaR. SmaranIshan KishanHeinrich KlaasenNitish Kumar ReddyHarsh DubeyKamindu MendisHarshal PatelBrydon CarseJaydev UnadkatEshan MalingaZeeshan Ansari