South African hard-hitting wicket-keeper batter is likely to be the first of the five retentions of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for the next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

South Africa power-hitter Heinrich Klaasen will be the top retention for Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of IPL 2025. ESPNcricinfo has learned that Klaasen will get INR 23 crore as the first retained player.

Discover the exciting salary updates for SRHs retained players for IPL 2025, including Heinrich Klaasen, Pat Cummins, and Abhishek Sharmas impressive contract changes

As the IPL 2025 mega auction looms on the horizon, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) faces pivotal decisions regarding player retentions. Among the players they might consider retaining, Heinrich Klaasen stands out for several compelling reasons. Here’s why SRH should keep Klaasen in their ranks.

Sunrisers Hyderabad SRH have identified Heinrich Klaasen as their primary retention ahead of the IPL 2025 season

Read about the latest retentions finalized by the Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of the mega-auction of the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League, only on CricTracker.

SRH had a brilliant season last year, finishing second in league stage with eight wins in 14 games. They eventually ended up as runners up after losing the final against Kolkata Knight Riders.

Heinrich Klaasen will get INR 23 crore, Pat Cummins will revcieve INR 18 crore and Abhishek Sharma will be retained at INR 14 crore by Sunrisers.