Riyan Parag to Captain Rajasthan Royals for First 3 IPL 2025 Matches
Sanju Samson, who is the regular captain, is recovering from a finger injury and has not been cleared to keep wickets yet. He will only play as a batter or Impact Player for now.
A statement from the team said, "Sanju Samson, an important player for the Royals, will continue to play as a batter until he's fully ready to keep wickets. He will return as captain when he's fully fit."
Samson injured his finger after being hit by a bouncer from Jofra Archer during a T20I series between India and England. He had surgery to fix the injury and finished his rehab at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. He joined the Royals' practice session earlier this week.
Riyan Parag’s first match as captain will be an away game against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23. After that, he will lead the team in two home matches against Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati.
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