IPL 2025: Samson joins Rajasthan Royals practice session after recovering from finger injury – Sportstar

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Published : Mar 18, 2025 11:27 IST , Jaipur – 2 MINS READ
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FILE PHOTO: Sanju Samson during an IPL 2024 match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians. | Photo Credit: K MURALI KUMAR/The Hindu
Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson has joined his IPL team after completing his recovery from a finger surgery he underwent last month.
The 30-year-old cricketer, who finished his rehabilitation at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, attended the Royals’ first practice session on Monday ahead of the upcoming season.
Samson had suffered the injury after being struck by a bouncer from Jofra Archer during India’s five-match T20I series against England. Following the injury, he underwent surgery to treat the damaged finger.
“Straight from the airport to our first practice match to making everyone smile like he does!,” RR said in a post on X.
Straight from the airport ➡️ to our first practice match ➡️ to making everyone smile like he does! 💗💗 pic.twitter.com/da89DV0Jgt
The RR skipper was seen interacting with his teammates, including India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal, and head coach Rahul Dravid, among others.
Rajasthan Royals, the inaugural champion, will kick off its campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad on March 23.
Although Samson has regained full fitness, it remains uncertain whether he will take the wicketkeeping gloves straight away. If he isn’t deemed fit, Dhruv Jurel is likely to step in behind the stumps.
In another boost for RR, all-rounder Riyan Parag has fully recovered from a shoulder injury that had kept him out of the T20Is against South Africa and England.
Parag made his comeback in the second phase of the Ranji Trophy, scoring a half-century and bowling 26 overs against Saurashtra.
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