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IPL 2027: Turmoil in Sunrisers Hyderabad; Abhishek Sharma wants to leave over Ishan Kishan captaincy!
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News18•02-10-2026, 18:28
IPL 2027: Turmoil in Sunrisers Hyderabad; Abhishek Sharma wants to leave over Ishan Kishan captaincy!
- •Reports indicate turmoil within Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of IPL 2027 retention.
- •Explosive opening batsman Abhishek Sharma is reportedly unhappy with team management and seeks to leave the franchise.
- •The dispute stems from Abhishek Sharma's captaincy ambitions and Ishan Kishan being given the captaincy.
- •Pat Cummins may be unavailable for the upcoming IPL season, potentially leading to Ishan Kishan regaining team command.
- •Abhishek Sharma has held informal talks with several franchises, including Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans, and Delhi Capitals.
Key Questions Answered
Abhishek Sharma is reportedly unhappy with the team management and wants to leave Sunrisers Hyderabad because the franchise handed the captaincy to Ishan Kishan last season, while Abhishek also harbors clear ambitions for the role.
If Abhishek Sharma parts ways with Sunrisers Hyderabad, potential options include Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings, and Delhi Capitals, the latter of which features Yuvraj Singh as a mentor.
Ishan Kishan took over the captaincy after regular skipper Pat Cummins missed matches due to a lingering back injury, with Ishan's leadership experience in domestic cricket and the T20 World Cup giving him the edge.
