Mon Feb 03 14:57:19 UTC 2025: ## Sanju Samson Suffers Finger Fracture, Faces Six-Week Layoff
**Mumbai, India:** Indian cricketer Sanju Samson suffered a fractured finger during the recent T20 match against England in Mumbai. The injury occurred when a delivery from England’s Jofra Archer struck Samson’s glove. Initial reports suggest Samson will require six weeks of rest, ruling him out of the Ranji Trophy quarterfinals and potentially impacting his preparations for the upcoming IPL season, which begins March 21st.
Despite the injury, Samson bravely continued to bat, scoring 16 runs including a six off Archer’s first ball, before being dismissed. He received medical attention on the field and played on with a bandage. Dhruv Jurel replaced him as wicketkeeper for the remainder of the match.
The injury comes after Samson faced criticism for his performance in the series against England. While his injury casts doubt on his IPL participation, the extent of the setback remains to be seen.
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