Overview
- Multiple outlets reported on Friday that industry sources say Sharma is exploring a move away from SRH ahead of the IPL 2027 retention and mini-auction period.
- SRH is widely expected to offer the captaincy to Ishan Kishan because Pat Cummins is likely to be unavailable for the 2027 season, a change that sources say has strained relations with Sharma.
- Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings have been named as potential destinations with Delhi Capitals mentioned as a possibility due to Sharma's link with mentor Yuvraj Singh.
- SRH CEO K. Shanmugam has publicly denied transfer talk and people close to Sharma say 'nothing is happening', so no formal offers or deals have been confirmed.
- Any move would depend on retention decisions and a deal structure that could be cash, a player swap, or a player-plus-cash agreement, and it may affect how franchises use their limited retained slots before December.