For the first three IPL 2025 matches Riyan Parag will captain the Rajasthan Royals as Sanju Samson heals from his injury. Details in full can be found here.
The team said Thursday that Riyan Parag will captain the Rajasthan Royals for the first three IPL 2025 games. The BCCI Centre of Excellence has not certified Sanju Samson to take wickets, therefore the full-time skipper of RR will only be eligible to play as a batsman or impact player.
Until he is cleared to play fielding and wicketkeeping, Sanju Samson, a vital member of the Royals lineup, will continue to contribute significantly with the bat. “Once fully fit, he will return as captain,” the statement said.Jofra Archer hit Samson with a bouncer during India’s five-match Twenty20 International series against England, injuring his finger. He had surgery after the injury to repair the damaged finger.
After completing his recuperation at Bengaluru’s Centre of Excellence, the 30-year-old was present at Monday’s Royals’ first practice.
After two home games against the Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders in Guwahati, Parag’s first assignment as captain will be an away match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23.
