According to ESPNcricinfo, South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen, Australian allrounder Pat Cummins, and India's promising talent Abhishek Sharma will continue their journeys with SRH, each seeing substantial changes in their salary structures. Here's a look at how their earnings stack up compared to last year. SRH Retained Players: Salary Comparison Table

Player	Previous Fee (INR)	New Fee (INR)	Change %
Heinrich Klaasen	5.25 crore	23 crore	+338%
Pat Cummins	20.5 crore	18 crore	-12.2%
Abhishek Sharma	6.5 crore	14 crore	+115%

(Fees in INR) Heinrich Klaasen: From Bargain Buy to Top Retention Power-hitter Heinrich Klaasen, SRH's top retention, has seen his salary skyrocket to INR 23 crore (approximately USD 2.74 million) for IPL 2025. Klaasen's previous fee was INR 5.25 crore, a significant 338% increase, a testament to his remarkable performance in IPL 2024, where he amassed 479 runs at an astonishing strike rate of 171.07. Klaasen's explosive form has made him a priority for SRH, who are betting on his ability to turn games single-handedly. Pat Cummins: The Captain's Slight Pay Cut Austrailian allrounder Pat Cummins, who led SRH to the IPL 2024 final, has been retained for INR 18 crore (USD 2.14 million) for the 2025 season. While this represents a 12.2% reduction from his previous INR 20.5 crore deal, Cummins remains integral to SRH's plans. His leadership, combined with solid performances with the ball, was pivotal in SRH's remarkable turnaround last season, making him an indispensable asset despite the slight drop in his paycheck. Abhishek Sharma: The Rising Indian Star India's allrounder Abhishek Sharma has seen a massive salary bump for IPL 2025. After earning INR 6.5 crore last year, Abhishek will now earn INR 14 crore, marking a 115% increase. His sensational IPL 2024, where he accumulated 484 runs at a staggering strike rate of 204.21, has earned him not just a higher salary but also significant recognition in the cricketing world. Abhishek's rapid rise to prominence makes him one of SRH's most valuable players heading into 2025. SRH's Core for IPL 2025 With Klaasen, Cummins, and Abhishek Sharma all retained, SRH has solidified the core of their squad for IPL 2025. Klaasen's power-hitting, Cummins' all-round contributions and leadership, and Abhishek's fearless batting provide SRH with a balanced mix of international experience and local talent. Their strategic retentions reflect the team's ambition to build on their runner-up finish in IPL 2024 and go one step further in the upcoming season. In addition to these three players, SRH is expected to firm up retention deals with Travis Head and Nitish Kumar Reddy soon. With a maximum of six retentions allowed, the franchise has until October 31 to finalize its squad before the IPL mega auction. The salary adjustments for these players reflect not only their individual performances but also their importance in the team's future plans. While Klaasen's staggering 338% hike underscores his rise as a top T20 batsman, Cummins' slightly reduced contract still values his leadership and cricketing prowess. Abhishek Sharma's well-deserved 115% increase highlights SRH's trust in young Indian talent.