Watch: Sanju Samson's IPL 2025 status revealed in Rajasthan Royals' new video

Published - 15 May 2025, 12:47 PM | Updated - 15 May 2025, 02:05 PM

Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson. Image Credit: X

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In a big boost for the Rajasthan Royals, Sanju Samson is all set to be ready to play the team’s last two matches in the IPL 2025. Captain Sanju Samson has rejoined the Rajasthan Royals squad ahead of the resumption of the tournament and even started practice at the nets.

Despite being out of the IPL 2025 playoff race, the Royals are determined to end their campaign on a strong note with their full-strength team. Before the tournament was suspended for one week, Samson had suffered an abdominal injury during RR’s clash against Delhi Capitals last month, which forced him to miss a few matches.

Fit-again Sanju Samson set to finish IPL 2025 strong with the Rajasthan Royals

Earlier, he had also missed the first three games of the team this season. However, following the latest setback, the Indian wicketkeeper-batter stayed back in Jaipur for treatment while the Rajasthan team was led by Riyan Parag in the IPL 2025.

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Well, the recent break in the tournament due to India-Pakistan tensions turned out to be a blessing for Samson, as it gave the RR skipper enough time to recover completely. Now fully fit and back in training, Sanju is set to lead from the front as Rajasthan aims to finish the season on a positive note.

The ‘Sanju Samson in the nets’ video you’ve been waiting for 😍🔥 pic.twitter.com/mEIE3iHXeR
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) May 15, 2025

Sanju Samson set to lead Rajasthan Royals against Punjab Kings

Meanwhile, a MyKhel report revealed Sanju Samson has returned to the Rajasthan Royals camp in Jaipur after spending some time in Kerala. He is now fully fit after recovering from an abdominal injury and is expected to lead the team in their upcoming match against Punjab Kings on May 18.

In IPL 2025, Samson has played seven matches, scoring 224 runs at an average of 32 and a strike rate above 143 despite the frustrating injuries, including a finger injury earlier this season. Notably, the Royals have won only three of their 12 games so far this season, sitting on the 9th spot in the table.

Indian players join RR camp in Jaipur

On the other hand, the RR also welcomed back Indian players like Riyan Parag and Vaibhav Suryavanshi as they prepared for the final part of the tournament after a one-week suspension due to the India-Pakistan war. South African batter Lhuan-dre Pretorius has also joined the squad as a replacement for the injured Nitish Rana.

However, Jofra Archer will miss the rest of the season due to an injury. RR will play their last two matches at home in Jaipur, starting with the game against Punjab Kings on May 18, followed by their final match against Chennai Super Kings on May 20.

Eugene Levy meet RR players in Jaipur amid in India trip

Recently, the famous Canadian actor Eugene Levy paid a visit to the Rajasthan Royals training session in Jaipur during his trip to India. Levy, who is famous for playing Johnny Rose in Schitt’s Creek, met the RR head coach and Indian cricket legend Rahul Dravid.

To make the visit extra special, Rahul Dravid gifted Eugene a personalized Rajasthan Royals jersey. The Royals shared a video of Eugene at the practice on their official X account, where he proudly said he’s an RR fan. He can be heard saying in the video, “I’m a Royals fan. My first cricket team. And it will always be my first cricket team. Well then, thank you.”