Overview
- SunRisers Hyderabad used a 19-second video on X captioned “Orange looks 24K on him” to confirm Ishan Kishan will stay for IPL 2026.
- The confirmation follows weeks of reports that Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals made trade inquiries for the player.
- A viral clip of Kishan visiting MI captain Hardik Pandya’s residence was cited in coverage as fueling speculation about a possible move.
- Kishan joined SRH for ₹11.25 crore at the 2025 mega-auction and scored 354 runs in 13 innings last season at a 152.58 strike rate.
- SRH is expected to reshape other parts of the roster before IPL 2026, with scrutiny on high-priced contracts such as Mohammed Shami’s.