SRH stars pump up Hyderabad fans at packed pre-IPL meet

Hyderabad witnessed a cricket carnival as Sunrisers Hyderabad brought fans close to the action ahead of IPL 2026 . The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium was buzzing with energy as thousands of supporters gathered for a free fan meet featuring Kane Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Heinrich Klaasen .

The players took the stage to interact with fans, share anecdotes, and build excitement for SRH’s opener against Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 28 . Abhishek Sharma led spirited “Jai Babu” chants in honour of Mahesh Babu , and shared his admiration for Allu Arjun , naming him his favorite Tollywood actor.

Fans were treated to playful insights as Abhishek revealed Kane Head’s explosive batting against RCB , recalling his 102 off 41 balls in 2024 . The camaraderie between players and supporters created an electric atmosphere , a perfect prelude to SRH’s campaign following their runner-up finish last season .

While the event was overwhelmingly positive, one fan raised concerns over a misleading graphic referencing Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed , which was unrelated to SRH. Organisers clarified it was an oversight and quickly refocused attention on the players.

Overall, the fan meet was a celebration of cricket and community , leaving Hyderabad buzzing and fans counting down the days to SRH’s IPL 2026 opener .