2016 IPL winners Sunrisers Hyderabad have become a strong team in the IPL after a few years of struggles. The team played in the final in 2024 and reached the playoffs in 2026. With plenty of star power in the ranks, the Men in Orange could very well be in the race for the title yet again in IPL 2027. 

One of the biggest concerns for the side is the availability of Pat Cummins for the next season. The 33-year-old hasn’t made any statements about his participation next year as his national team has a packed schedule, including the World Cup. Cummins is an important member of the team, given the way he has changed SRH’s culture in the last few years since taking over as captain. 

With that being said,here are a host of players who could be fretting about their spot in the side. Hyderabad will be keen to strengthen their side ahead of the new season to win their second IPL title. t

Former champions have already traded Liam Livingstone, Zeeshan Ansari, and Jack Edwards and got T Natarajan, Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis to make their bowling attack stronger. 

Here are the five players SRH could release

5- Shivam Mavi    

The right-arm seamer Shivam Mavi has been one of the biggest ‘what ifs’ in Indian cricket. The 28-year-old hasn’t played in the IPL for the last four years due to his constant injury issues. Mavi could be looking for a new team, as SRH wouldn’t want to take any more risks with him ahead of the new season. 

4- Harshal Patel

After the highs of the early 2020s, Harshal Patel has seen his stock fall in the last few years. The pacer could be one of the names that makes his way out of Hyderabad before the 2027 season. Patel played five games last season and didn’t pick up a wicket.

3- Gerald Coetzee 

South Africa pacer Gerald Coetzee made the world notice his talent when he made his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians in 2024. He picked up 13 wickets and was one of the fastest bowlers in the league. The loss of form and fitness worries have ensured the pacer hasn’t been the same since then, and in the next few days he could find his name on the chopping block. 

2- Jaydev Unadkat

Hyderabad have assembled a pretty solid seam bowling core for the next season. With Khaleel and Natarajan coming in, Jaydev Unadkat’s days in Hyderabad could be numbered. The 35-year-old hasn’t helped his cause, with 23 wickets in the last three campaigns from 22 games. Last year he played four games and took four wickets at an economy rate just under 11 runs per over. 

1- Kamindu Mendis

Sri Lankan batter Kamindu Mendis has been one of the best young talents to emerge in the last few years. The 28-year-old played five games during the 2025 season and warmed the benches during the entire 2026 campaign. With the World Cup around the corner, the southpaw could look to part ways with the side.