NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad have moved quickly to fill a void in their squad, signing teenage all-rounder RS Ambrish as a mid-season replacement for the injured Shivam Mavi for the remainder of IPL 2026.The franchise confirmed the development on Friday after Mavi was ruled out with a groin injury.“Mavi, a right-arm center fielder, has been ruled out for the ongoing season with a groin injury,” the league said in an official statement announcing the replacement.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar on RCB loss: ‘It was just an off day’A rising star from India’s under-19 triumphAt just 18, Ambrish comes with a growing reputation as he was part of India’s victorious campaign at the 2026 U-19 World Cup earlier this year. The Chennai-born youngster was one of the standout performers with the ball and finished as India’s under-19 wicket-taker with 11 scalps.Ambrish, a right-arm medium pacer who can contribute with the bat as a left-hander, fits the modern T20 mold of a utility cricketer – something SRH have often relied on for their team balance.
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Early home exposureAlthough Ambrish is still at the beginning of his professional journey, he has already tasted senior domestic cricket. He made his first-class debut for Tamil Nadu in October 2025 against Jharkhand and has appeared in two matches so far. During that short spell, he picked up two wickets and made 43 runs in FC outings, offering glimpses of his all-round potential.An opportunity on the big stageAmbrish will join Sunrisers Hyderabad for a base price of Rs 30 lakh, a modest contract that could turn out to be a big opportunity. With the IPL known for fast-tracking young talent into the limelight, the teenager now has the platform to translate his under-19 success into performances at the highest level of cricket.
