'Will carry this love ...': Bhuvi bids emotional farewell to SRH

NEW DELHI: In a heartfelt farewell, Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar announced his departure from

Sunrisers Hyderabad

after spending over a decade with the franchise.
The 34-year-old took to X to express his gratitude to the SRH management, teammates, and fans for their unwavering support throughout his journey.
"After 11 incredible years with SRH, I say goodbye to this team. I have so many unforgettable and cherishable memories. One thing unmissable is the love of the fans, which has been splendid! Your support has been constant. I will carry this love and support with me forever," Bhuvneshwar posted, accompanied by a compilation video showcasing his memorable moments with the team.

Bhuvneshwar, who joined SRH in 2014, leaves as the franchise's all-time leading wicket-taker. Overall, the pacer has taken 181 wickets in 176 IPL matches, making him fourth highest wicket-taker in league’s history.
Known for his ability to swing the ball and deliver in pressure situations, he was instrumental in SRH's title-winning campaign in 2016 and earned back-to-back Purple Caps in 2016 and 2017, becoming the first bowler in

IPL history

to achieve the feat.
During the

IPL 2025 auction

, Bhuvneshwar emerged as one of the top picks among capped bowlers, securing a Rs 10.75 crore deal with

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

. This move marks his return to RCB, where he began his IPL journey in 2009.
Bhuvneshwar’s departure from SRH signifies the end of an era for the Hyderabad-based franchise, where he grew into one of the IPL’s most consistent performers.