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Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
Tamil Nadu all-rounder RS Ambrish makes a mark for India U-19 in England
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. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai 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.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Tamil Nadu teens Pranav, Ambrish have high hopes from England U-19 tour
Pranav Raghavendra CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu young guns Pranav Raghavendra and RS Ambrish are set for their maiden stint with the India U-19 team. Medium-pacer Pranav and all-rounder Ambrish, both 17, have been picked in the colts squad for the upcoming tour of England, scheduled from June 24. They have made heads turn in the past 12 months, while another TN player, D Deepesh, has been named among the reserves for the multi-format series in the UK. Pranav is a fast bowler with immense potential and was fast-tracked into the TN Ranji Trophy team last season, making his red-ball debut at just 16. An MRF Pace Foundation trainee, Pranav was a member of the 'non-travelling reserves' group for the U-19 Asia Cup in the UAE last year. 'I have worked hard for two years to get selected in the India U-19 side. I am looking at this tour as a stepping stone in my career. I hope to climb the ladder via good performances in U-19 cricket. With this enriching experience, I want to make it big,' Pranav told TOI on Thursday. As for Ambrish, he has been 'rewarded' for the fighting comeback he made after suffering a collar-bone injury at the beginning of the previous season. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Ambrish was an integral part of the Cooch Behar Trophy-winning TN U-19 contingent, which Pranav was also a member of. 'This is the moment I have been waiting for, but it is just the start,' said Ambrish, a left-handed batter and right-arm medium-pacer. 'I sustained an injury right after scoring a century for TN in a tri-series. I had to undergo surgery and missed the group-stage matches in the Cooch Behar Trophy. I joined the team for the knockouts and performed well. I am just happy that my hard work has paid off,' added Ambrish, one of the heroes for TN in the final of the red-ball tournament. With pitches in England being conducive to pace bowling, Pranav and Ambrish will enjoy playing on those surfaces. Pranav's ability to generate good pace without compromising on consistency has made him stand out. 'I was selected by the MRF Pace Foundation last year and have gradually improved my speed over the last 12 months. Glenn McGrath (director of coaching at the foundation) asked me to focus on my strength, which is bowling at a good speed. I feel that my pace is my X-factor; my fastest delivery was clocked at 136 kmph. If I hit the hard-length area with good speed in England, it will help create chances to pick wickets,' said Pranav. Ambrish, too, is eyeing a productive tour. 'I just like to dominate irrespective of the role I am performing; that is the mindset I have every time. The English conditions will be a plus point for the pacers, so I should make good use of them,' said Ambrish, who has been coached by his father R Sukumar since childhood.
