RS Ambrish Joins Sunrisers Hyderabad as Shivam Mavi's Replacement

RS Ambrish has been selected as a replacement for the injured Shivam Mavi in Sunrisers Hyderabad for IPL 2026. Born in Tamil Nadu, Ambrish has made a name for himself as an all-rounder, excelling in the Under-19 World Cup. With a promising domestic career ahead, he is set to make his mark in the IPL. Learn more about his background, achievements, and the cricketing legacy he carries from his father.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 1, 2026, 18:59 IST

Introduction to RS Ambrish

A significant update has emerged from the IPL corridors, revealing that Shivam Mavi, the fast bowler for Kaviya Maran's team, Sunrisers Hyderabad, has been ruled out of the remaining matches of IPL 2026 due to injury. In his place, RS Ambrish has been brought into the squad.

Who is RS Ambrish?

RS Ambrish was born on May 28, 2007, in Tamil Nadu, making him 18 years and 338 days old currently. He is an all-rounder who bats left-handed and bowls medium pace with his right hand. In domestic cricket, he has been making a name for himself while playing for Tamil Nadu.

Ambrish's Under-19 World Cup Success

🚨 RS Ambrish, the ICC Under19 Cricket World Cup 2026 winner, joins our squad as Shivam Mavi’s replacement.

Go well, Ambrish 🏏 pic.twitter.com/nherHX6l3N

— SunRisers Hyderabad May 1, 2026

During the Under-19 World Cup held this year, Ambrish showcased impressive performance, emerging as one of the top wicket-takers for Team India. His remarkable achievement of taking 11 wickets caught the attention of the Hyderabad franchise, leading to his selection. He also made notable contributions with the bat when given the opportunity.

Domestic Cricket Career

In terms of his domestic career, Ambrish has played two first-class matches for Tamil Nadu, achieving success in both innings. He has scored a total of 43 runs at an average of 21.50 across those two innings.

A Legacy of Cricket

It is interesting to note that RS Ambrish's father, R Sukumar, is also a former cricketer who captained at the Under-19 level. Currently, Sukumar coaches cricket in Chennai and has played a significant role in imparting cricketing skills to his son.