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Sanju Samson Cleared to Resume Captaincy and Wicket-Keeping for Rajasthan Royals
Sanju Samson Gets Green Signal from BCCI’s Centre of Excellence
Rajasthan Royals’ star player Sanju Samson has received full medical clearance from the Centre of Excellence (CoE) of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). With this approval, he is set to take back both wicket-keeping duties and captaincy for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.
Samson had initially been restricted to batting-only duties due to a right index finger surgery. However, after his assessment at the Bengaluru-based BCCI Sports Science wing, he has now been declared fully fit.
Temporary Leadership Change at Rajasthan Royals
Riyan Parag’s Interim Captaincy
With Samson unavailable for full-fledged duties, Riyan Parag stepped up as the interim captain of Rajasthan Royals (RR). During this period, RR strategically used Samson as an Impact Player while allowing Dhruv Jurel to handle wicket-keeping responsibilities.
Although the Royals started the season under Parag’s leadership, they have only managed to secure one win in their first three games, placing them in the ninth position on the IPL points table. Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) currently lead the table with two wins in two matches.
Samson to Rejoin the Royals Squad for the Punjab Kings Clash
Following RR’s third IPL match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on March 31, Samson traveled from Guwahati to Bengaluru for his final medical assessment. With his clearance confirmed, he will now rejoin the Royals squad in Mullanpur, Chandigarh, where RR will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) on April 5.
This marks a crucial boost for Rajasthan Royals, as Samson’s leadership and wicket-keeping skills are expected to bring stability to the team in their upcoming matches.
Rajasthan Royals’ Performance & Road Ahead
The Royals have faced a mixed start in IPL 2025, with only one victory in three games. However, with their full-time captain back in action, RR fans will be hopeful for a strong turnaround in the tournament.
For more updates on Rajasthan Royals’ IPL 2025 campaign, check out our complete coverage of IPL news.
For Sanju Samson’s latest stats and records, visit his official IPL profile on ESPN Cricinfo.
