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Former Aussie Captain Reveals SRH's Retention Dilemma for IPL 2026
13 Nov
Summary
- Aaron Finch suggests SRH should release Mohammad Shami and Rahul Chahar
- Finch says Shami "can't stay on the park enough" and Chahar is underperforming
- Finch advises SRH to retain Heinrich Klaasen, who was acquired for ₹23 crore
According to former Australian cricketer Aaron Finch, SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) should release a few players ahead of the IPL 2026 retention deadline. Finch has specifically recommended that SRH should let go of pacer Mohammad Shami and spinner Rahul Chahar.
Shami, who was acquired by SRH for ₹10 crore last season, failed to deliver and justify the price tag. The veteran could not even play the entire season, featuring in just nine matches due to injury. Shami bagged just six wickets at an average of 56.16 and an economy of 11.23. Finch reckoned that Shami "can't stay on the park enough" and struggles with his fitness.
Similarly, Finch believes SRH should release Rahul Chahar, who played just one match last season and went wicketless. The spinner was acquired for ₹3.20 crore, and Finch feels the franchise could find someone better at that price.
On the other hand, Finch has advised SRH to retain Heinrich Klaasen. The South African batter was acquired for a massive price of ₹23 crore and has been a consistent performer for the team, scoring more than 400 runs each in the last three seasons. Finch believes SRH would have to pay a similar price to get Klaasen back in the auction if they release him.
Furthermore, Finch has suggested that SRH must also retain Ishan Kishan, Harshal Patel, and skipper Pat Cummins. Hyderabad failed to make the playoffs last year and finished sixth on the table, winning six out of their 14 matches. After having played the final in 2024, it was a disappointing performance from them.
