IPL 2025: Parag named Royals captain for first three games, Samson to play as batter – ESPNcricinfo

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Samson’s injured finger is still healing after surgery last month
Riyan Parag will stand in as captain for Sanju Samson for three games  •  AFP via Getty Images
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