The Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson has undergone successful surgery on his finger injury and is likely to be fit for the next season of IPL in 2025. Rajasthan Royals’ captain is on the road to recovery and despite some injuries and poor form, will likely lead his team yet again.
Injury and Surgery: A Setback for Samson
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Sanju Samson incurred the injury while playing India’s fifth and last T20 International against England when a ball from Jofra Archer hit his hand. Samson continued to play despite the injury, scoring 16 runs off 7 balls before he had to leave the field. After he left, Dhruv Jurel performed wicket-keeping duties, and India won the match by a huge margin of 150 runs.
The injury needed surgery, which Samson had on Tuesday. The doctors have assured them that the recovery will take around one week, allowing him enough time to prepare for IPL 2025. His quick recovery is a good omen for his comeback to competitive cricket.
Impact on Domestic and International Performances
The injury meant that he missed the Ranji Trophy and most of his recent international matches. Samson was probably going to represent Kerala in the quarter-finals against Jammu and Kashmir but was ruled out as a result of the injury.
In the series of T20I matches vs. England, Samson’s performance also didn’t cut it, mustering only 51 runs from five games with an average of 10.20 and a strike rate of 118.60. The performance only worsened Samson’s frustration following multiple setbacks in recent times.
Frustration with Limited Opportunities
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Samson’s recent woes go beyond the T20I series. His last ODI match was against South Africa in 2023, where he scored a remarkable century. But the next year did not offer much to him, with only three ODIs planned for 2024. Samson was also dropped from Kerala’s ODI team for the Vijay Hazare Trophy after he failed to report for the preparatory camp, which caused further frustration for the promising cricketer.
In spite of these failures, Sanju Samson is determined to make his return in the IPL, where he has been an integral member of Rajasthan Royals.
Captaincy and Expectations for IPL 2025
Sanju Samson will remain the Rajasthan Royals captain in IPL 2025 when he is likely to command the franchise again. Rajasthan Royals reached the playoffs under his captaincy last season, but they lost out in the second qualifier to Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2024.
As the IPL season is just around the corner, Samson’s return to form will determine Rajasthan Royals’ fate in the tournament. Supporters and the organization are anticipating the successful surgery and the recovery will make Samson deliver his best and take Rajasthan Royals to a grand performance in IPL 2025.
A Hopeful Return for Samson
With the surgery out of the way and a defined recovery process, Sanju Samson is ready to step out of cricket action once again in the IPL 2025. In spite of his failures in recent games and his dismissal from domestic assignments, Samson is still an integral player in Indian cricket and a must-have player for Rajasthan Royals. His captaincy and ability will determine the fortunes of the team in the new season.
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