Huge Boost for Rajasthan Royals As Sanju Samson Set To Resume Wicketkeeping Duties, Return As Captain for Rest of IPL 2025
India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has been cleared by the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru to resume his wicketkeeping and captaincy duties for Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2025.
Sanju Samson clears fitness tests
According to the Times of India, Samson has cleared the fitness tests at the National Cricket Academy (NCA). “Yes, he has cleared the final fitness tests at the NCA,” a BCCI source was quoted as saying by the Times of India.
Sanju Samson has only played as a batter in Rajasthan Royals’ first three matches, with Riyan Parag captaining the side. Dhruv Jurel had kept wickets in each of the three matches. This was because Samson was recovering from a finger injury. As a result, Samson was only allowed to bat but not keep wickets or field. He was largely used as an impact player in Rajasthan Royals’ first three games.
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Sanju Samson has scored 99 runs from the first three matches in IPL 2025, including a fifty in the first game against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Sanju Samson’s first IPL 2025 match as Rajasthan Royals skipper will be against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Chandigarh on April 5.
Rajasthan Royals’ mixed run in IPL 2025 so far
These are still early days in IPL 2025 but Rajasthan Royals haven’t had a memorable run in IPL 2025 so far. They lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad by 44 runs after being set a mammoth target of 287. Rajasthan Royals finished their chase at 242/6 in 20 overs.
Rajasthan Royals then suffered an eight-wicket loss to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their second match, before clinching a six-run win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their third match. Rajasthan Royals are currently in ninth place in the 10-team standings with two points from three matches.
Rajasthan Royals haven’t won the IPL since winning the inaugural edition back in 2008. They reached the IPL final in 2022, where the Sanju Samson-led side lost to Gujarat Titans (GT).
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