With regular skipper Sanju Samson sidelined due to a finger injury, 23-year-old Riyan Parag will lead the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the first three Indian Premier League (IPL) matches. This move makes Parag one of the youngest captains in IPL history, behind only Virat Kohli. As Samson continues rehabilitation, Dhruv Jurel will handle wicketkeeping duties for the initial matches. Fans are eager to see how Parag, along with other talented young players like Nitish Rana and Yashasvi Jaiswal, will lead the Rajasthan Royals to victory in the upcoming season.
In a surprising move, the Rajasthan Royals have announced that Riyan Parag will lead the team in their first three IPL matches of the upcoming season. This decision was made due to regular skipper Sanju Samson's injury, with Parag being chosen for his strong captaincy skills. While Samson will still play as a batter, this change in leadership highlights Rajasthan's confidence in Parag's abilities and their commitment to a successful start to the tournament.
Indian Premier League franchises that acquired stakes in The Hundred teams announced new signings for the upcoming edition of the tournament. Notable signings include Rajasthan Royals' Sanju Samson and Sunrisers Hyderabad's Rashid Khan joining Mumbai Indians' Oval Invincibles and New Zealand captain Kane Williamson joining London Spirit. Additionally, international stars such as Steven Smith, Marcus Stoinis, and Amelia Kerr have also been signed by various teams owned by IPL franchises.
After a 16-year drought since their first IPL title, Rajasthan Royals is ready to step back onto the field for the 2025 season. Under the leadership of captain Sanju Samson and new head coach Rahul Dravid, the team will face off against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their first match at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. Fans can also mark their calendars for the detailed schedule from March 23 to May 16. Meanwhile, KKR's defending champions are also gearing up for the big win with a star-studded lineup headed by captain KL Rahul.
Despite a disappointing performance in the fifth T20I against England, Sanju Samson became only the third Indian player to hit a six on the opening ball of a T20I match, joining the likes of Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Samson hit the maximum off Jofra Archer, who had troubled him throughout the series with bouncers. However, he failed to capitalize on his start and was eventually dismissed for a paltry 51 runs. Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar defended Samson's failures, stating that his potential for impactful innings should allow him some leeway.
Indian opener Sanju Samson faced heavy criticism on social media after getting out to a short ball for the fifth time in the T20 series against England. Despite hitting two sixes and a four, Samson was caught out in the same way as his four previous dismissals, ending his series with just 51 runs. Fans and critics alike took to Twitter to express their disappointment in the player's lack of adaptability and growing ego.
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson disappoints once again with a poor performance in the 4th T20I between India and England. After scoring only one run off three deliveries, Samson departed early, adding to his previous scores of 26, five, and three in the first three outings against the English team. Fans on social media platform X trolled the cricketer for his consistent struggles against pace, with one user sarcastically commenting on his inability to handle 150+ kmph bowling from England pacers. Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has also highlighted Samson's weakness against pace, making it a talking point among fans and followers of the game. Stay tuned for updates on the live score and updates of the match, as well as the latest news on IPL Auction 2025.
Star batter Rinku Singh is set to make a comeback for India's crucial 4th T20I against England after missing the last two games due to back spasms. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate confirmed Rinku's availability, adding that he looked in good form in the nets. His likely inclusion will provide a major boost for the Indian team as it aims to wrap up the series. Young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel is likely to make way for Rinku, who will bat higher up the order, while other key players like Sanju Samson and Mohammed Shami are expected to retain their spots.
Sanju Samson's disappointing form in the ongoing T20I series against England continues as he fell early once again, this time to a short delivery from Jofra Archer in the third T20I in Rajkot. Fans on Twitter expressed their frustration with his string of poor performances after a strong run in previous matches. Despite early wickets, India need 94 more runs off 60 deliveries to secure another T20I series win.
Former India opener Aakash Chopra has expressed concern over wicket-keeper Sanju Samson's struggles against express pace, pointing out his failure to score runs or preserve his wicket against fast deliveries. Despite Samson's struggles, Tilak Varma's unbeaten 72 helped India chase down a 166-run target in the second T20I against England. Aakash Chopra also highlighted Suryakumar Yadav's lean patch and praised Washington Sundar for his vital contributions in the match. The analyst concluded that India has concerns in their batting lineup heading into the third T20I.