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IPL 2027: Sunrisers Hyderabad Controversy! Is Abhishek Sharma Leaving Due to Ishan Kishan?
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News18•03-10-2026, 07:37
IPL 2027: Sunrisers Hyderabad Controversy! Is Abhishek Sharma Leaving Due to Ishan Kishan?
- •Abhishek Sharma might leave Sunrisers Hyderabad, with Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans, and Punjab Kings as potential alternatives.
- •Abhishek Sharma was reportedly upset when Ishan Kishan was given captaincy last IPL season while Travis Head was unavailable.
- •Sharma considered himself a strong contender for captaincy and has been unhappy with the franchise's decision.
- •Abhishek Sharma's mentor, Yuvraj Singh, openly expressed displeasure over Ishan Kishan being made captain.
- •Yuvraj Singh believed Abhishek Sharma was capable of leading the team in any situation.
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Abhishek Sharma is reportedly unhappy with the franchise and preparing to leave because he was overlooked for the captaincy in favor of Ishan Kishan when regular captain Pat Cummins was unavailable.
Ishan Kishan was appointed as the captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad during Pat Cummins's absence, with Abhishek Sharma serving as his deputy.
Reports indicate that Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans, and Punjab Kings are being considered as potential alternative teams for Abhishek Sharma.
