Who Should SRH Drop From Their Squad After IPL 2024

The SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) came agonizingly close to IPL glory in 2024 but fell short in the final, succumbing to a comprehensive defeat at the hands of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). However, as SRH looks towards the next season and the potential mega auction, it’s crucial to evaluate their squad and identify players who may no longer fit into their plans. Here are three players SRH should consider releasing for the betterment of both the franchise and the players themselves.

Marco Jansen

Marco Jansen

Marco Jansen, known for his all-round abilities, has been a key player for the SunRisers Eastern Cape, contributing significantly to their SA20 title wins. His skill set includes swinging the new ball and providing depth to the batting order. Despite his prowess, Jansen has struggled to replicate his success in the IPL, particularly with SRH.

In the 2024 season, Jansen’s performance was underwhelming. He featured in just three matches, managing to pick up only one wicket while conceding runs at an alarming economy rate of 12.90. The presence of established players like Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, and Pat Cummins in the playing XI limited his opportunities. Given his current form and the depth in SRH’s squad, it might be wise for the franchise to release Jansen and allow him to regain his form elsewhere.

Umran Malik

Umran Malik

Umran Malik burst onto the IPL scene with a phenomenal 2022 season, where his raw pace and wicket-taking ability earned him 22 wickets and a debut for Team India. However, the subsequent seasons have not been kind to him. In IPL 2023, Malik’s form dipped significantly, resulting in just five wickets from eight matches at an economy rate of 10.85.

The 2024 season did not bring any improvement. Despite a change in leadership and coaching staff, Malik found himself out of favor, playing only one match where he bowled a single over, conceding 15 runs. The lack of game time and confidence seems to have taken a toll on the young speedster. Releasing Malik could be beneficial for both SRH and the player, allowing him to find a team where he can rediscover his rhythm and confidence.

Abdul Samad

Abdul Samad

Abdul Samad, another promising talent from Jammu and Kashmir, has been part of the SRH setup since IPL 2020. Despite featuring in 50 matches over four seasons, Samad has struggled to make a significant impact. With a total of 577 runs at an average of 19.23, his performance has been below expectations.

Samad’s case is reminiscent of Riyan Parag with the Rajasthan Royals. Parag was given an extended run by his team and eventually delivered in the 2024 season. However, SRH’s patience with Samad seems to be wearing thin. Despite being one of their three retained players ahead of the previous mega auction, Samad has not lived up to the expectations. At just 22 years old, he has time on his side, but it might be in his best interest to seek a fresh start with a new franchise where he can play a more prominent role.

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