Tamil Nadu all-rounder RS Ambrish makes a mark for India U-19 in England

Time of India

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R S Ambrish
CHENNAI: After India U-19 all-rounder RS Ambrish punched a ticket to England for the multi-format colts tour, he focused on spreading his wings and flying high.
Reporting for India duty for the first time, Ambrish, a capable lower-order batter and medium-pacer, was keen not to let the chance pass, especially in 'helpful' conditions.
To his credit, the Tamil Nadu boy took the opportunities with both hands, quietly making a name for himself in a team comprising IPL newbies Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre.
'It was a new experience and I had to quickly adapt to the conditions. I just backed myself; I did not change my game much. If I had to rate my performances overall, I would give a seven on 10,' Ambrish told TOI on Saturday.
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In the five-match Youth ODI series, Ambrish finished as the joint-highest wicket-taker with eight scalps, although he was a tad expensive.
The 18-year-old also contributed 111 runs in four innings, including a half-century, in the white-ball assignment that India won 3-2.
Ambrish credited the support crew and his teammates for providing him the tools to succeed. 'Some would assume that getting wickets on helpful surfaces is an easy task. But it was important to listen to the coaches' words and follow their plans. They made us understand which lines and lengths would work in England; more often than not, their plans worked.
There was no need to try something new just for the sake of it,' said Ambrish.
'I received good support from the team; attacking fields were set to help me get wickets. In the death overs, I got good support from the outfielders.'
Ambrish later displayed his versatility as he struck two half-tons in the two-game Youth Test series which ended in a draw. The teenager emphasised that he will continue to give equal importance to batting and bowling despite the increasing workload.
'I need to take care of my fitness; the load is more since I am contributing in both departments. But if I put in the right focus, I can keep performing well in both. I feel good when I contribute to both and it is about managing them well,' Ambrish, owner of six wickets in the Youth Tests, added.
Teen not looking too far ahead: While India are building up towards the U-19 World Cup in Zimbabwe and Namibia early next year, Ambrish, a player who is eligible to compete in the global tournament, is not looking too far ahead. 'Anything could be a wake-up call, so I will have to be ready for everything. I just have to keep doing what I have been doing,' said Ambrish.