India, March 22 -- Former India batter Robin Uthappa has raised concerns about Sunrisers Hyderabad's chances in IPL 2026, suggesting they may fall short as genuine title contenders. He pointed out that their bowling unit doesn't suit the conditions at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, where flat pitches demand incisive wicket-taking options. Last season exposed this weakness, with the 2016 champions struggling to break partnerships and control games with the ball. Despite boasting an aggressive batting lineup, their over-reliance on scoring big runs didn't compensate for bowling frailties, ultimately costing them a playoff spot.

Uthappa weighed in on SRH's approach, acknowledging their fearless batting but questioning its effective...