[WATCH]- Star India Opener Joins SRH Camp Before IPL 2025

Indian openers Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan have arrived at the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) camp ahead of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The 18th edition of the marquee tournament is set to commence on March 22, with defending champions KKR facing RCB in the opening clash.

Abhishek Sharma, currently ranked No. 2 in T20I batting, was retained by SRH for INR 14 crore following a stellar 2024 season, where he amassed 484 runs in 16 innings at a remarkable strike rate of 204.21, including three half-centuries.

As the dynamic batter reunited with the squad for the new season, SRH’s official Instagram handle shared a video with the caption:

“He’s here, fam. He IS HERE.”

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Meanwhile, sidelined Indian batter Ishan Kishan was picked up by SunRisers Hyderabad for INR 11.25 crore during the 2025 mega auction. The left-hander has previously played for Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Lions in the IPL.

Having featured in 105 matches, Ishan has amassed 2,644 runs, including 16 half-centuries. As the 26-year-old arrived at the SRH camp for his maiden season with the team, the franchise shared a video on Instagram with the caption:

“Our kick, style, and spice is here.”

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SRH will begin their 2025 season against inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals on March 23.

SRH fell to Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2024 final

Led by Pat Cummins, SunRisers Hyderabad secured second place in the IPL 2024 points table. They suffered a loss to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Qualifier 1 but bounced back with a victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Qualifier 2 to book their spot in the final.

In the title clash against KKR, SRH struggled with the bat, getting bowled out for just 113. Kolkata cruised to an easy win, chasing the target with eight wickets in hand and 57 balls to spare. Heading into the 2025 season, the Hyderabad-based franchise will be determined to go one step further and clinch their second IPL title.

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