New Delhi: Sunrisers Hyderabad have moved quickly to fill a void in the squad, signing teenage all-rounder RS Ambrish as a mid-season replacement for the injured Shivam Mavi for the remainder of IPL 2026.The team confirmed the development on Friday after Marvey was sidelined with a groin injury. “Mavey, a right-arm medium pacer, has been ruled out for the season due to a groin injury,” the league said in an official statement when announcing the replacement.Rising stars in India U19 victoryAt just 18 years old, Ambrish’s fame is growing and he helped India win the 2026 ICC Under-19 World Cup earlier this year. The Chennai-born youngster has been one of the standout performers with the ball, becoming the joint-highest wicket-taker in the India U-19 team with 11 scalps.A right-arm medium pacer who can contribute with the bat as well as a left-hander, Ambrish fits the mold of a modern T20 all-purpose cricketer – something SRH often relies on in the balance of the squad.Early domestic exposureAlthough Ambrish is still in the early stages of his career, he has already had a taste of senior domestic cricket. He made his debut for Tamil Nadu against Jharkhand in October 2025 and has featured in two games so far. In that brief spell, he took two wickets and scored 43 runs in FC matches, giving a glimpse of his all-round potential.Opportunity on the big stageAmbrish will join Sunrisers Hyderabad for a base price of Rs 30 lakh, which is a modest contract but could turn out to be a big opportunity. With the IPL known for developing young talent at a rapid pace, the teenager now has a platform to translate his success in the under-19s into performances at the highest level of franchise cricket.
