Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) captain Sanju Samson has made a triumphant return to the training ground after recovering from a rib injury sustained during the match against Delhi Capitals earlier in the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025).Â
The star wicketkeeper-batter, who has been sidelined since the injury, capitalised on the IPL’s week-long halt to complete his rehabilitation, proving his readiness for the tournament’s resumption with a fiery net session, as shown in a video uploaded by Rajasthan Royals on social media.
Sanju Samson’s injury occurred while batting during RR’s match versus DC, forcing him to miss subsequent games. In his absence, Riyan Parag led the Royals.
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Sanju Samson Hits the Nets, Read for Comeback in IPL 2025 Phase 2
As Samson injured his rib, the IPL 2025 season, paused due to geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan, provided him with a crucial window to focus on recovery.Â
The league is set to resume on May 17, with the league stage continuing until May 27, followed by playoffs starting May 29 and the final on June 3.
The video shared by Rajasthan Royals on social media captured Samson in top form, effortlessly dispatching deliveries with his signature elegance and power. Facing a barrage of pace and spin, the 30-year-old looked sharp, signaling that he is ready to reclaim his spot as the team’s batting linchpin and captain.Â
The clip, which quickly went viral, has sparked excitement among fans, with many praising Samson’s hunger to return to action.
Rajasthan Royals have two league matches remaining against Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on May 18 and May 20 respectively. They are among the three teams who have already been eliminated from the playoff race. After 12 matches, RR are placed at ninth position on the IPL 2025 points table with just three wins.
Sanju Samson’s Performance in IPL 2025
Initially sidelined from wicket-keeping duties after undergoing finger surgery, he played the first three matches as a specialist batter. However, a rib injury sustained against Delhi Capitals on April 16 forced him to retire hurt after scoring 31 runs off 19 balls, causing him to miss several subsequent matches.
In seven innings before the injury, Samson amassed 224 runs at an average of over 32 and a strike-rate of 143.59.
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