Riyan Parag will lead Rajasthan Royals for the primary three matches of IPL 2025, the franchise introduced on Thursday.
Sanju Samson, RR’s full-time captain, has not been cleared by the BCCI Centre of Excellence for wicketkeeping and can solely be out there to play as a batter/Influence Participant.
“Sanju Samson, an integral a part of the Royals set-up, will stay a key contributor with the bat until he will get cleared for wicket-keeping and fielding. He’ll return as captain as soon as totally match,” the discharge said.
Samson suffered a finger harm after being struck by a bouncer from Jofra Archer throughout India’s five-match T20I collection in opposition to England. Following the harm, he underwent surgical procedure to deal with the broken finger.
The 30-year-old accomplished his rehabilitation on the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru and attended the Royals’ first follow session on Monday.
Parag’s first task as captain will probably be an away recreation in opposition to Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23, adopted by two dwelling matches in opposition to Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Tremendous Kings in Guwahati.