New Delhi: Sanju Samson sustained an injury during the 5th T20I against England, resulting in a fracture to his right index finger. He underwent surgery a few days later, sidelining him from cricket for a couple of months. While he is set to captain Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2025, he has yet to join the team’s training camp. As fans eagerly await Sanju Samson’s return, Cricbuzz has delivered a significant update on the wicketkeeper-batsman. According to the report, Samson has successfully passed the batting fitness test; however, he has yet to receive clearance to resume wicketkeeping duties.
Although Rajasthan Royals have Dhruv Jurel as a wicketkeeping option, Sanju Samson will be keen to regain full fitness, as he aims to secure his place in Team India. His recent performances against England were below expectations, making IPL 2025 a crucial tournament for him to prove his worth. Additionally, with India’s regular players missing from the series against Bangladesh and England, Samson will need to deliver strong performances with both the bat and the gloves to stay in contention.
Rajasthan Royals retained Sanju Samson for a whopping ₹18 crore ahead of the IPL 2025 mega-auction, reaffirming their faith in his leadership and abilities. The franchise will be eager to have him fully fit and available from the very first match of the season. The Royals, who were the inaugural IPL champions, are set to kick off their campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23, making Samson’s fitness a key concern for the team management.
According to reports, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are closely monitoring the fitness of their three key pacers ahead of IPL 2025. Avesh Khan and Mohsin Khan are expected to receive medical clearance before the start of the season, which would be a significant boost for the team. Their availability will be crucial as LSG aims for a strong campaign in the upcoming edition of the tournament.
Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) young pacer Mayank Yadav is set to miss the first half of IPL 2025 due to injury concerns. His career has been plagued by frequent injuries, and once again, he finds himself on the sidelines. Despite these setbacks, LSG showed faith in him by retaining him for ₹11 crore ahead of the IPL 2025 mega-auction. His absence could be a big blow to LSG’s bowling attack in the initial phase of the tournament.
Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians’ star pacer Jasprit Bumrah is also dealing with fitness issues and is expected to miss a few matches at the start of the season. The Indian speedster has been out of action since the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and his recovery remains a key concern for MI. The franchise will be hoping for his early return as they look to put up a strong title challenge in IPL 2025.
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