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Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson traveled to the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru to receive full medical clearance. The wicketkeeper-batter flew from Guwahati on March 31 for fitness assessments conducted by the CoE’s Sports Science team.
Initially, he received only partial clearance to play in IPL 2024 after surgery on his right index finger. As a result, he stepped down as captain, allowing Riyan Parag to lead. He also played as an Impact Player in Rajasthan Royals’ first three matches. However, sources confirm that his injury has healed, and he feels ready to resume wicketkeeping and captaincy.
3 big updates on Sanju Samson’s comeback
1. Sanju Samson set to return as captain and wicketkeeper
Since his fitness has improved, Sanju Samson is likely to reclaim the captaincy and take over wicketkeeping from Dhruv Jurel. Moreover, the Royals’ management believes he will be fit for their next match against Punjab Kings on April 5.
2. Sanju Samson’s IPL 2024 performance so far
Sanju Samson has played three matches this season as a specialist batter. So far, he has scored 66 against Sunrisers Hyderabad, 13 against Kolkata Knight Riders, and 20 against Chennai Super Kings. Therefore, his return as a full-time player will strengthen the team.
3. Rajasthan Royals’ upcoming matches
Rajasthan Royals will face Punjab Kings on April 5 and Gujarat Titans on April 9, both away. After that, they will return to Jaipur to take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 13.
