Mon Feb 03 16:07:23 UTC 2025: ## Rajasthan Royals Captain Sanju Samson Injured, Ruled Out of IPL Matches
**Chennai, February 3, 2025** – Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson has suffered a finger injury, jeopardizing his participation in the upcoming IPL 2025 season. The injury occurred during the fifth T20I match against England when a ball from Jofra Archer struck Samson’s index finger. While he initially continued batting, he was later dismissed and did not return to the field.
Reports suggest Samson will be out of action for the next six weeks, making him doubtful for the start of the IPL season, which begins on March 21st. He is also reportedly ruled out of the Ranji Trophy.
Samson’s injury comes after a disappointing T20I series against England, where he managed only 51 runs across five matches. His struggles against short-pitched bowling were evident, with England pacers consistently targeting this weakness. Despite Samson’s poor performance, India won the series 4-1, thanks largely to the impressive form of his opening partner, Abhishek Sharma, who scored 276 runs with a strike rate of 219.69, including a century in the final match.
The injury is a significant blow to the Rajasthan Royals, who won the IPL title only once in their inaugural season. Last season, they were eliminated in the second qualifier by Sunrisers Hyderabad. The team’s fans will be hoping for a speedy recovery for their captain. The news of Samson’s injury overshadowed other news reports including the upcoming Bihar budget, allegations of bribery, the Kumbh Mela stampede, and various political events in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Reports also touched upon the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, and several unrelated incidents in the US.
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