Rajasthan Royals skipper and Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has joined the franchise’s camp forward of IPL 2025 after recovering from finger surgical procedure. Samson, who sustained the harm through the T20I sequence towards England in February, had been present process rehabilitation on the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Whereas his return is blissful information for the staff, there’s nonetheless uncertainty over whether or not he’ll take up wicketkeeping duties.
The Kerala batter suffered a finger harm after being hit by a Jofra Archer supply through the fifth T20I towards England. Following surgical procedure, Samson was on the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru for his rehab. The Nationwide Cricket Academy (NCA) is anticipated to conduct additional exams earlier than offering clearance for him to don the gloves.
His availability as a wicketkeeper for the Royals within the early matches of IPL 2025 is but to be confirmed, with the staff probably contemplating Dhruv Jurel as a short lived various behind the stumps. The Kerala batter was among the best performers in IPL 2024 for the facet, scoring 531 runs in 15 innings at a mean of 48.27 and a strike price of 153.46. He hammered 5 half-centuries.
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11:35 PM · Mar 17, 2025
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In the meantime, all-rounder Riyan Parag has additionally recovered from a shoulder harm and is ready to function within the enjoying XI for the staff. Parag, who had a breakout IPL season in 2024, was the franchise’s main run-scorer and the third-highest total within the event. He scored 573 runs at a mean of 52.09, placing at 149.21. His promotion to the quantity three batting place proved to be sensible for the Rajasthan facet.
The inaugural champions will start their IPL 2025 marketing campaign towards Sunrisers Hyderabad on the Uppal Stadium on Sunday, March 23. Following this, they may play two consecutive residence matches in Guwahati towards defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders on March 26 and Chennai Tremendous Kings on March 30.
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