The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have signed RS Ambrish as an injury replacement for Shivam Mavi for the remainder of the IPL 2026 season.
The 18-year-old was part of the U19 India’s title-winning squad in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, and finished as the team’s joint highest wicket-taker (11).
He also played a crucial role in the finals (3 dismissals) where the side were defending 412 against England
The right arm medium pacer and left handed batsmen will be joining the side for a base price of INR 30 lakhs.
“Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have picked RS Ambrish as an injury replacement for Shivam Mavi for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Mavi, a right-arm medium pacer, has been ruled out of the ongoing season due to a groin injury,” said a BCCI statement.
🚨 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓
RS Ambrish, the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 winner, joins our squad as Shivam Mavi’s replacement.
Go well, Ambrish 🧡 pic.twitter.com/nherHX6l3N
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) May 1, 2026
“RS Ambrish, who is an all-rounder, was a part of the triumphant India Under-19 squad of ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026. He was also India Under-19’s joint-highest wicket-taker at the tournament, with 11 wickets against his name. Ambrish, who is a right-arm medium pacer and a left-handed batter, will join SRH for INR 30 Lakh,” the statement added.
SRH have faced several injury issues in their fast bowling department. Their regular captain Pat Cummins have been out of first few games due to his fitness. Brydon Carse have also been ruled out due to injury.
Fast bowling all-rounder Jack Edwards was also ruled out of season with a foot injury.
Despite having a slow start, they have won their last five games and secured third position in the IPL 2026 points table.
Sunrisers Hyderabad will be playing their next game against Kolkata Knight Riders on May 03 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.
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