Sanju Samson to Return as RR Captain and Wicketkeeper for Clash Against Punjab Kings

NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Sanju Samson has received approval from the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru to resume wicket-keeping duties after participating in the team’s first three matches in IPL 2025 solely as a specialist batter.

Samson had been playing as a specialist batter for the first three matches of IPL 2025 under captaincy of Riyan Parag as he was recovering from a finger injury sustained during a T20I against England in February. Dhruv Jurel was keeping wickets instead of Samson in these matches.

The Rajasthan Royals announced that Sanju Samson would return as captain and wicketkeeper for their upcoming match against the Punjab Kings.

Sanju Samson (C) & (WK)