Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson raised concerns among fans after retiring hurt during their thrilling IPL 2025 clash against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday.
The 31-year-old left the field mid-innings due to discomfort, but his post-match comments brought some calm among the fans. His latest update suggests he might not be sidelined for long. Let’s dive into what he said.
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Will Sanju Samson play against RCB?
The Indian wicket-keeper batter will not be a part of RR's starting lineup against RCB as he is yet to fully gain match fitness.
An official statement from RR read: "Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson is currently undergoing recovery and will remain at the team's home base with select RR medical staff. As part of his ongoing rehab process, he will not be travelling to Bangalore for the upcoming match against RCB. The team management is monitoring his progress closely and will take a game-by-game approach regarding his return to action."
During the toss, stand-in skipper Riyan Parag revealed: "Sanju [Samson] bhaiya is recovering, and we will take it game by game. He's got a tear on his side, so hopefully he comes back soon."
What happened to Sanju Samson during the IPL 2025 match vs DC?
Samson was in fine form, crafting a quick 31 off 19 balls alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, pushing RR to 61 in the powerplay. But in the sixth over, a mistimed cut against legspinner Vipraj Nigam seemed to tweak something in his side.
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He grabbed his rib area, took a physio break, and after a painful-looking free-hit, opted to walk off. Riyan Parag stepped in and the crowd held its breath as Samson’s night looked done.
How did Sanju Samson address his injury?
In the post-match chat, Samson put minds at ease, saying he’s feeling okay despite the scare.
"It feels alright. I was just not ready to come back and bat. I think maybe observe it tomorrow and see how it is."
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Did Sanju Samson played against LSG?
The RR skipper was sidelined for the team's IPL 2025 clash against LSG earlier this week due to the injury. Riyan Parag led the team in Samson's absence.