MUMBAI: In a big blow to the Rajasthan Royals, captain Sanju Samson will miss their next IPL 2025 match too, against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Bengaluru on April 24 due to a side strain injury.
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The right-handed batter retired out on 31 off 19 balls against Delhi Capitals following a side issue. Samson missed RR’s last match against Rishabh Pant’s Lucknow Super Giant. Before that match, Royals’ head coach Rahul Dravid had revealed that his side was awaiting the scan results, and Samson’s participation will be decided later.
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In a statement on Samson’s fitness status, RR said, “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.”
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Sanju sustained his injury during RR’s match against Delhi Capitals. He was seen in visible pain when he attempted a cut shot off the bowling of Vipraj Nigam. The physio then checked the left side around his rib. Samson retired soon after and did not come out to bat again.
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“Sanju experienced a bit of pain in the abdominal area,” head coach Rahul Dravid said on Friday. “So we have gone for scans. He has done some scans today, so we are waiting for the results of those scans.And then once we get a bit more clarity around the scans and the severity of the injury, we’ll take a decision going forward, and we’ll see what happens,” he added.
Rajasthan Royals have won just two matches from eight. The side are languishing at eighth position in the standings.
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