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Sanju Samson's injury sidelines him for the IPL 2025 match against RCB. Riyan Parag takes charge, with Vaibhav Suryavanshi opening. RR monitors his recovery closely as they navigate the tournament.

Sanju Samson Injury: RR vs RCB Update

Rajasthan Royals' captain, Sanju Samson, will miss the IPL 2025 match against RCB due to a side strain injury. Riyan Parag will lead the team, while Vaibhav Suryavanshi opens alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal. RR monitors Samson's progress closely.

Captain down! Rajasthan Royals face RCB without Sanju Samson

Rajasthan Royals' captain Sanju Samson will miss the IPL 2025 clash against RCB due to injury. Riyan Parag steps in as captain, while Vaibhav Suryavanshi continues at the top order. RR monitors Samson's recovery closely.

Rajasthan Royals' captain Sanju Samson is set to miss the upcoming IPL 2025 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru due to a side strain injury. The franchise announced that Samson will remain in Jaipur for recovery, under the supervision of select RR medical staff, and will not be traveling to Bengaluru.
The injury was sustained during a match against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where Samson retired hurt after scoring a brisk 31 off 19 balls. RR eventually lost that contest in a nail-biting Super Over.
A statement from the franchise on Monday stated that team management is closely monitoring Samson's progress and will decide on his participation on a game-by-game basis. As a result, Riyan Parag, who has captained the team in Samson's absence for four games, will lead the side against Rajat Patidar's RCB at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday.
With Samson unavailable, the left-handed batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi will continue to open the innings alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal. Suryavanshi, who made history as the youngest player to feature in the tournament at age 14, played during RR's narrow two-run defeat to Lucknow Super Giants at Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
Sanju Samson, presently the second-highest run-getter for RR in IPL 2025, has accumulated 224 runs in seven innings with an impressive average of 37.33. He, along with Riyan Parag and the team's top scorer Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has amassed 307 runs in eight innings, are the only three RR batters to have crossed the 200-run mark this season.
Currently, Rajasthan Royals, the inaugural IPL champions of 2008, find themselves in eighth position on the IPL 2025 points table, with four points. They hold a slight advantage over Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad due to a better net run rate.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 13-year-old cricket prodigy from Bihar,  made history as the youngest IPL player ever. From humble beginnings, he rose through the ranks with stellar performances in youth cricket.

Meet Vaibhav Suryavanshi – the youngest IPL player ever

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 13-year-old cricket prodigy from Bihar, &nbsp;made history as the youngest IPL player ever. From humble beginnings, he rose through the ranks with stellar performances in youth cricket.

A Small-Town Boy with Big Dreams
Hailing from the small village of Tajpur in Bihar, Vaibhav Suryavanshi is fast emerging as one of India&rsquo;s most promising cricketing talents.
Born on March 27, 2011, his journey from playing in his backyard to donning the Rajasthan Royals jersey in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is nothing short of a dream come true.
His father, Sanjeev, a farmer by profession, noticed his son&rsquo;s passion for cricket early on.
To support his child&rsquo;s dream, Sanjeev sold his farmland in Motipur to fund his cricket training. At the age of 9, Vaibhav was enrolled in a cricket academy in Samastipur, setting the foundation for his future.
<h3>Making History in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction</h3>
The world took notice of Vaibhav when he became the youngest cricketer ever shortlisted for an IPL auction in 2025. His raw talent and power-hitting ability caught the eye of the Rajasthan Royals, who called him for trials in Nagpur ahead of the auction.
Vaibhav didn&rsquo;t disappoint&mdash;during his practice match, he smashed eight sixes and four boundaries, impressing all.&nbsp;
This set the stage for a bidding war between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals, with the Royals eventually securing the young left-hander for a staggering INR 1.1 crore (Rs 11 million).
<h3>Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson backs Vaibhav</h3>
Ahead of IPL 2025, Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson heaped praises on the young batter.
"Vaibhav looks very confident; he was hitting sixes out of the ground at the academy. People were already talking about his power-hitting. What else can you ask for? It is all about understanding his strengths, backing him, and being there for him like an elder brother," Samson said when asked about Vaibhav&rsquo;s training session ahead of the IPL 2025 season.&nbsp;
He further added, "The key is to keep him in the best shape and provide a relaxed environment. Rajasthan Royals ensures a positive atmosphere in the dressing room and backs its players. You never know&mdash;he might end up playing for India in a couple of years."
&nbsp;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
𝘋𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘮 𝘋𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘬𝘢 in training with Vaibhav 💪🔥 <a href="https://t.co/hvBVO5lN2F">pic.twitter.com/hvBVO5lN2F</a>
&mdash; Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) <a href="https://twitter.com/rajasthanroyals/status/1901500786078871570?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
<h3>A Rapid Rise Through the Ranks</h3>
Vaibhav&rsquo;s rise in the short period has been extraordinary. At just 12 years old, he played in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, where he scored around 400 runs in five matches.
His performances earned him a spot in the India B U-19 squad for the Under-19 quadrangular series in November 2023, which featured India A, Bangladesh, and England.
While he didn&rsquo;t make the final squad for the ICC U-19 World Cup 2024, he bounced back by impressing Bihar selectors at a U-23 selection camp.
His performances led to a historic Ranji Trophy debut for Bihar against Mumbai in January 2024, making him the youngest Indian first-class debutant since 1986 at just 12 years and 284 days.
<h3>Raising the Bar at the International Stage</h3>
Vaibhav&rsquo;s potential further strengthened when he made his India U-19 debut in a youth Test against Australia in Chennai in September 2024. He smashed a 62-ball 104 in the match.
His ton was the fastest by an Indian in youth Tests and the second-fastest globally. He took only 58 balls to smash the hundred.
Later that year, Vaibhav played a crucial role in India's run to the final at the U-19 Asia Cup 2024 in the UAE.
He finished as the team&rsquo;s second-highest scorer, with two crucial half-centuries: one came in a must-win group stage match against the hosts and another was a match-winning knock in the semi-finals against Sri Lanka.
<h3>The Youngest to Play List A Cricket</h3>
Vaibhav&rsquo;s did not stop there and kept upping the ante at the crucial stages of the various tournaments.
He created another record when he became the youngest Indian to play List A cricket, making his debut for Bihar in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 against Madhya Pradesh at 13 years and 269 days old.
A fortnight later, he became the youngest Indian to score a fifty in List A cricket, smashing 71 off 42 balls against Baroda.
As IPL 2025 knocks at the door, all eyes will be on Vaibhav Suryavanshi as he prepares to shine on one of cricket's biggest stages.
The big question now is whether Rajasthan Royals will give him a spot in their playing XI or not? We&rsquo;ll find out soon!

Indian cricketer Sanju Samson has fractured his right index finger after being struck by a delivery from Jofra Archer in the 5th T20I against England. He will be sidelined for over a month, missing the upcoming Ranji Trophy quarterfinals for Kerala.

Sanju Samson sidelined for 5-6 weeks due to index finger fracture

Indian cricketer Sanju Samson has fractured his right index finger after being struck by a delivery from Jofra Archer in the 5th T20I against England. He will be sidelined for over a month, missing the upcoming Ranji Trophy quarterfinals for Kerala.

Sanju Samson, the star wicketkeeper-batter, fractured his index finger after being struck by a fiery delivery from Jofra Archer during the fifth T20 International against England in Mumbai.&nbsp;
As a result, he will be sidelined for over a month, missing the upcoming Ranji Trophy quarterfinals.
Reports suggest that Samson has returned to his hometown, Thiruvananthapuram, where he will begin rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA). He will only resume training once he receives clearance from the NCA.&nbsp;
"Samson has fractured his right index finger. It will take him five to six weeks before he can resume proper nets. So there is no chance of him playing the Ranji Trophy quarter-final for Kerala (vs J&amp;K) in Pune from February 8-12," a BCCI source shared with PTI on condition of anonymity.
The source further added, "In all likelihood, his comeback will happen in the IPL for Rajasthan Royals."
Samson, who struggled during the series against England, was hit by Archer&rsquo;s delivery at nearly 150 km/h. While he managed a six and a four afterward, the swelling on his finger worsened once he returned to the dugout, and scans later confirmed the fracture.&nbsp;
Samson&rsquo;s poor performance against England followed a strong run against Bangladesh and South Africa, where he scored three centuries in seven games. Despite this, he was not selected for the Champions Trophy due to his absence in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
During the England series, the flamboyant Rajasthan Royals captain could only manage 51 runs in five games, with his highest score being 26 in the opening match at Eden Gardens. He struggled with deliveries from Archer, Mark Wood, and Saqib Mahmood and was dismissed early in most games.
With India not scheduled for any white-ball assignments after the Champions Trophy until late July, the 30-year-old Samson may have to wait until the away series against Bangladesh in August for his next opportunity.

In the post-match interview, Sanju revealed, "A few of us are not 100%. I'm not a 100% actually."

A few of us are not 100%: Sanju Samson's big revelation after winning IPL 2024 Eliminator | RCB vs RR

Sanju Samson made a big revelation after Rajasthan Royals beat RCB in the IPL 2024 Eliminator on Wednesday.

<h2>In the post-match interview, Sanju revealed, "A few of us are not 100%. I'm not a 100% actually."</h2>

Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson on Wednesday said "a few of us are not 100 percent" fit but expressed confidence that they have got the momentum back with the four-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL eliminator here.
RR entered the eliminator following a run of four defeats.
"What cricket and life have taught us is we will have some great days, we will have some really bad days. Important to bounce back. The way we batted, bowled and fielded, I am really happy. All the credit has to go to the players," Samson said at post-match presentation.
"We look at the field set and planning, the credit has to go to Sanga (Kumar Sangakkara) and the team of support staff for discussing tactics.
"Ashwin and Avesh bowled tremendously well. If you look at our batting unit, there is a lot of youngsters. They are 22-years old, they are less experienced but they played well." Samson added,
"A few of us are not 100%. I'm not a 100% actually. There is a bug in the dressing room, lots of coughs and a lot of people are a bit unwell. But we have the momentum now, so the dressing room is confident."
RCB captain Faf du Plessis, whose side made the play-offs from the brink of elimination, said it takes a lot of heart to win six games in a row but admitted they were few runs short of what could have been a challenging total in the knockout match against RR.
"With the dew coming, we felt we were short with the bat. Did think we were 20 runs shy of what was a good score," Du Plessis said.
The South African veteran added, "Credit to the boys - they fought really well. That's all you can ask for. If you look at naturally assessing the pitch and conditions, you would say it's a 180 pitch because it was swinging upfront and was quite slow.
"But what we've found out this season, with the impact player, the par score isn't enough any more. Also with the dew coming in, we knew we had to score more to challenge them." Speaking abut their fine run after a disastrous start to the tournament, he said, "A lot of teams, their wheels would have fallen off after 1 from 9. But we made sure to gave our best and to come back like that - six games in a row - takes a lot of heart."

As per an IPL statement Sanju Samson admitted to the offence and accepted the Match Referee's sanction. 

Sanju Samson fined for protesting dismissal vs DC? RR skipper's 30% match fees deducted

As per an IPL statement Sanju Samson admitted to the offence and accepted the Match Referee's sanction.&nbsp;

Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson has been fined 30 per cent of his match fees for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during his side's 20-run loss to Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the national capital.
The offence committed by Samson, who made 86 during RR's unsuccessful run chase of 222 on Tuesday, was not specified but it could be for arguing with the umpires when he was given out after Shai Hope took a catch just near the boundary ropes in the 16th over.
The question was whether Hope's feet touched the boundary ropes while taking the catch. The third umpire ruled Samson out but the RR skipper was not happy. He initially started walking towards the pavilion, only to return to the middle and have some words with the on-field umpires.
"Samson committed a Level 1 offence under Article 2.8 of the IPL's Code of Conduct. He admitted to the offence and accepted the Match Referee&rsquo;s sanction. For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee's decision is final and binding," the IPL said in a statement.
A Level 1 offence under Article 2.8 of the IPL's Code of Conduct includes "excessive, obvious disappointment with an Umpire&rsquo;s decision; an obvious delay in resuming play or leaving the wicket; requesting a referral to the TV Umpire and arguing or entering into a prolonged discussion with the Umpire about his/her decision." On April 10 also, Samson was fined Rs 12 lakh after RR maintained a slow over rate during their match against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur.

No batter other than Sanju Samson made a substantial score for Rajasthan as the Royals could manage 201/8 in reply

IPL 2024, DC vs RR: Sanju Samson's 86 in vain as Delhi snatch a 20-run win

Delhi gave their IPL 2024 playoff hopes a huge boost as they beat the Rajasthan by 20 runs on Tuesday to register their 3rd win in 4 outings. The Royals have now lost 2 in a row.

<h2>No batter other than Sanju Samson made a substantial score for Rajasthan as the Royals could manage 201/8 in reply</h2>

The Delhi Capitals gave their IPL 2024 playoff hopes a huge boost as they beat the Rajasthan Royals by 20 runs on Tuesday to register their 3rd win in 4 outings. The Royals have now lost 2 in a row.
Sanju Samson's decision to put Delhi into bat backfired as DC posted a mammoth 221/8.
Jake Fraser-McGurk once again lit up the Arun Jaitley Stadium with a fifty off just 19 balls. Abhishek Porel top-scored with 65 but it was Tristan Stubbs' fiery 41 that helped Delhi reach that total.
Chasing which, Rajasthan lost Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler early but Samson dropped anchor. He went on to smash a 46-ball-86 before being out in a controversial manner.
No other batter made a substantial score as the Royals could manage 201/8 in reply. Khaleel Ahmed, Kuldeep Yadav and Mukesh Kumar chipped in with 2 wickets each.
The difference were the last 3 overs. While DC scored 53 off their last 18 balls, RR managed only 20 runs.

Match-winning Rajasthan Royals' skipper Sanju Samson has a realistic opinion about the uncertaincty of T20 cricket even as his team inches closer to qualifying for the 2024 play-offs with an easy margin.

IPL: Sanju Samson reiterates sticking to the process as team inches closer to play-off berth | LSG vs RR

Match-winning Rajasthan Royals' skipper Sanju Samson has a realistic opinion about the uncertaincty of T20 cricket even as his team inches closer to qualifying for the 2024 play-offs with an easy margin.

Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson feels mistakes are part and parcel of T20 cricket and they will have to stick to their process despite enjoying a dream run in the ongoing Indian Premier League. Rajasthan beat Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday by seven wickets to take their points tally to 16 from nine matches.
Former champions RR are enduring a dream season having registered eight wins and are perched at the top of the points table.
"We have been a little lucky as well. We have to stick to the right processes. Mistakes are supposed to happen in T20 cricket, and we reiterate to stick to the process. The results are coming our way, so it is clear that we are doing something right," said Samson in the post-match presentation ceremony.
Samson, who was named the Player of the Match for his unbeaten 71 off 33 balls while chasing 197, lauded his bowlers for restricting LSG under the 200-run mark.
"There was purchase with the new ball and when the ball got old, it was a nice wicket to bat on. It was a very good team effort. The guys who come in and bowl the crucial overs, that is also important. They know what to do each ball, there is a lot of planning going on behind the scenes and we are doing well.
"At the start, and at the end (we bowled well). In the middle overs, they took the game a little away from us," he said.
Samson also praised Dhruv Jurel for his unbeaten 52 off 34 balls as the wicketkeeper-batter finally regained his form.
"Form is temporary and batting at No 5 is the toughest job in T20 cricket. A youngster like him (Jurel), he has the composure as we have seen in Tests. We believed in him, he has been batting in the nets for one or two hours and we knew it was a matter of time (before he delivered).

Harbhajan Singh said there shouldn't be any debate about Sanju Samson and he should walk into the Indian team for the T20 World Cup.

Not Hardik Pandya but Harbhajan wants this player to succeed Rohit Sharma as Team India's T20 captain

Harbhajan Singh has had his say over who should lead India in T20 cricket after Rohit Sharma retires, and it's not Hardik Pandya.

#IPL2024 #RohitSharma 

<h2>Harbhajan Singh said there shouldn't be any debate about Sanju Samson and he should walk into the Indian team for the T20 World Cup.</h2>

After Rajasthan Royals' impressive victory over Mumbai Indians on Monday evening, former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh voiced his support for Sanju Samson, proposing him as a key contender for the Indian T20 squad for the upcoming 2024 World Cup in the West Indies and the United States. The match, which took place at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on April 22, saw Rajasthan Royals defeat Hardik Pandya's Mumbai Indians by a convincing nine wickets.
In addition to his endorsement of Samson, Harbhajan Singh suggested that India should consider grooming Samson as the next T20 captain after Rohit Sharma. His comments came in the wake of a stellar performance by the Rajasthan Royals, particularly noting the significant contributions from young players like Yashasvi Jaiswal. Jaiswal, emerging from a period of low scores, played an outstanding innings, scoring an unbeaten 104 off 60 balls, decorated with nine fours and seven sixes. His explosive batting was instrumental in Rajasthan&rsquo;s chase of a 180-run target, which they achieved with eight balls to spare.
Harbhajan expressed his thoughts on social media platform &lsquo;X&rsquo; (formerly Twitter), where he praised Jaiswal's resilience and class, indicating the transient nature of form compared to inherent skill. He stated, &ldquo;Yashasvi Jaiswal&rsquo;s knock is proof that class is permanent. Form is temporary @ybj_19 and there shouldn&rsquo;t be any debate about Keeper batsman. @IamSanjuSamson should walk into the Indian team for the T20 World Cup and also be groomed as the next T20 captain for India after Rohit. Koi shak???&rdquo;
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Yashasvi Jaiswal&rsquo;s knock is a proof of class is permanent . Form is temporary <a href="https://twitter.com/ybj_19?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ybj_19</a> and there shouldn&rsquo;t be any debate about Keepar batsman . <a href="https://twitter.com/IamSanjuSamson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IamSanjuSamson</a> should walks in to the Indian team for T20 worldcup and also groomed as a next T20 captain for india after rohit . koi&hellip;
&mdash; Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) <a href="https://twitter.com/harbhajan_singh/status/1782478603248337359?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2024</a></blockquote>
The former cricketer's post not only highlighted Jaiswal's comeback performance but also emphasized the potential he sees in Sanju Samson stepping up as a leader for the national team. This push for Samson's inclusion in the World Cup squad and as a future captain reflects a significant nod to his capabilities and performance in the IPL.
Harbhajan&rsquo;s comments have sparked discussions among cricket enthusiasts and experts about the future leadership and composition of the Indian T20 team. As Rohit Sharma&rsquo;s tenure as captain approaches its twilight, the search for his successor becomes increasingly pertinent. While many believe Hardik Pandya will be the next captain after Rohit, Sanju Samson's recent performances surely aren't doing his own chances any harm.
The wicket-keeper batter is having an extraordinary IPL 2024. He has not only led his side to 7 victories in 8 matches but he has also been a terrific performer with the bat, managing 314 runs at an average of 62.8 and a SR in excess of 150.
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/that-door-is-now-closed-narine-rules-out-t20-world-cup-appearance-amid-purple-patch-in-ipl-1713854958809">&lsquo;That door is now closed&rsquo;: Narine rules out T20 World Cup appearance amid purple patch in IPL</a>

Yashasvi Jaiswal, who surged back into form with his century against MI, doesn't require advice from anyone, according to RR captain Sanju Samson. 

'He doesn't need advice': Sanju Samson hails centurion Jaiswal after his knock against MI | IPL 2024

Yashasvi&nbsp;Jaiswal,&nbsp;who&nbsp;surged&nbsp;back&nbsp;into&nbsp;form&nbsp;with&nbsp;his&nbsp;century&nbsp;against&nbsp;MI,&nbsp;doesn't&nbsp;require&nbsp;advice&nbsp;from&nbsp;anyone,&nbsp;according&nbsp;to&nbsp;RR&nbsp;captain&nbsp;Sanju&nbsp;Samson.

Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a hundred as table-toppers Rajasthan Royals defeated Mumbai Indians by nine wickets in their Indian Premier League match on Monday.
Yashasvi Jaiswal (104 off 60 balls) and Jos Buttler (35 off 25 balls) got RR off to a strong start, while captain Sanju Samson's 38-run effort helped the team to close out the innings.
After the victory, Samson expressed his satisfaction with Jaiswal's comeback, pointing out that the team had known it would only take one more game for Jaiswal to regain his form.
Speaking to the broadcasters after the match, Sanju said, &ldquo;I don't think he needs anyone's advice. He is always with a lot of confidence, we just knew that it was a matter of one game. The way he batted in the powerplay, he was calm, and composed and knew that things were under control. We knew in the dugout that he is playing some good cricketing shots and he'll be fine today."
After winning the toss, MI decided to bat first. Tilak Varma (65) and Nehal Wadhera (49) were the only two standout batters for the Mumbai-based franchise in the first inning. Varma and Wadhera's knock powered MI to 179/9.
Sandeep Sharma led the Royals' bowling attack after he picked up five wickets in his four-over spell and gave just 18 runs. Meanwhile, Trent Boult bagged 2 wickets.
During the run chase, Yashasvi Jaiswal (104) guided the hosts to their 7th win of the season as they beat MI by 9 wickets.
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/that-door-is-now-closed-narine-rules-out-t20-world-cup-appearance-amid-purple-patch-in-ipl-1713854958809">&lsquo;That door is now closed&rsquo;: Narine rules out T20 World Cup appearance amid purple patch in IPL</a>

Samson can be seen batting while the specially-abled kid bowls at him. The video has gone viral and the Rajasthan Royals' skipper is winning hearts.

Watch! Sanju Samson fulfils specially-abled fan's wish of playing cricket with him

Sanju Samson is winning hearts on the internet with a heartwarming gesture as he was seen playing cricket with a specially-abled kid, whose dream was to meet the Kerala-based cricketer.

Samson can be seen batting while the specially-abled kid bowls at him. The video has gone viral and the Rajasthan Royals' skipper is winning hearts.

Sanju Samson surely keeps his promise.
The Indian cricketer is winning hearts on the internet with a heartwarming gesture. Samson was seen playing cricket with a specially-abled kid, whose dream was to meet the Kerala-based cricketer.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
He kept the promise 🥹🩷 How can someone hate this guy??? <a href="https://t.co/buMEk0OKcT">https://t.co/buMEk0OKcT</a> <a href="https://t.co/jlJGhUIBT0">pic.twitter.com/jlJGhUIBT0</a>
&mdash; Sanju Samson Fans Page (@SanjuSamsonFP) <a href="https://twitter.com/SanjuSamsonFP/status/1764295028351062213?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 3, 2024</a></blockquote>
Sanju immediately connected with the kid when he learnt about him and promised to meet him when he came back to Kerala after the Ranji Trophy matches.
Samson can be seen batting while the specially-abled kid bowls at him. The video has gone viral and the Rajasthan Royals' skipper is winning hearts.
The 29-year-old was last seen in the 3-match T20I series against Afghanistan in January. Recently, Samson retained his place in the Grade-C category of BCCI's central contract.

The video, which has now gone viral, the wicketkeeper-batter can be seen showcasing his dribbling skills for Thiruvananthapuram in a local sevens tournament.

Watch! Sanju Samson plays football in a local tournament; video goes viral

Sanju Samson fans may be upset with the batter not getting a longer international run but they had something to rejoice as Samson was seen playing football in a local tournament in Kerala.

The video, which has now gone viral, the wicketkeeper-batter can be seen showcasing his dribbling skills for Thiruvananthapuram in a local sevens tournament.

Sanju Samson fans may be upset with the batter not getting a longer international run but they had something to rejoice as Samson was seen playing football in a local tournament in Kerala.
The video, which has now gone viral, the wicketkeeper-batter can be seen showcasing his dribbling skills for Thiruvananthapuram in a local sevens tournament.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SanjuSamson?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SanjuSamson</a> playing Football in a local Sevens Tournament<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sanju?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sanju</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Samson?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Samson</a> <a href="https://t.co/JvGMOPnC2Y">pic.twitter.com/JvGMOPnC2Y</a>
&mdash; Rohit (@___Invisible_1) <a href="https://twitter.com/___Invisible_1/status/1741086611281162258?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2023</a></blockquote>
Interestingly, Samson's father was a footballer and played for the Delhi Police Football Team. There is immense craze for the beautiful game down south and Samson is no different.
The 29-year-old recently smashed his maiden international hundred. Samson's 108 helped Team India win the series-deciding 3rd ODI vs South Africa in Paarl.

Entrusted with the No. 3 batting spot, Sanju Samson embraced this new role admirably, mirroring the poise and precision often associated with Virat Kohli to score his first-ever international hundred.

Sanju Samson ends long wait, slams maiden international hundred in 3rd ODI | India vs South Africa

Entrusted with the No. 3 batting spot, Sanju Samson embraced this new role admirably, scoring his maiden international hundred in the series-decider against South Africa.

#INDvSA #SanjuSamson

<h2>Entrusted with the No. 3 batting spot, Sanju Samson embraced this new role admirably, mirroring the poise and precision often associated with Virat Kohli to score his first-ever international hundred.</h2>

The wait is over for Sanju Samson and his legion of fans, as the Indian cricketer has finally seized his moment, achieving his maiden international century in the crucial third ODI against South Africa on Thursday. His celebration, flaunting his biceps, was a testament to his strength and ability to excel on the grandest stages of cricket. Samson, whose inclusion in the team has often been a topic of debate, reached his century off 110 deliveries. At the age of 29, the cricketer from Kerala has finally etched a significant achievement in his international career.&nbsp; In a series-defining match in Paarl, Samson stepped up precisely when India needed him to. Entrusted with the No. 3 batting spot, he embraced this new role admirably, mirroring the poise and precision often associated with Virat Kohli, who usually occupies this position. Facing the South African team, Samson's batting brilliance became evident, particularly when India were progressing at a moderate pace during the middle overs. His dynamic partnership with Tilak Varma was a game-changer. The effective left-right pairing not only steadied the innings after a precarious position of 101/3 but also powered a 116-run stand, laying a solid foundation for a strong finish. Before this remarkable century, Samson had scored three half-centuries in 15 matches for India. This overseas ton against a formidable South African side marks a significant breakthrough. Overlooked for the ODI World Cup earlier in the year, Samson has vindicated the selectors' decision to include him in the tour, especially given the absence of several key players. Although Samson is not currently in the mix for India's T20 World Cup plans, this century in the ODI format will undoubtedly give the selectors something to consider. With the IPL season ahead, an impressive performance could very well catapult him into contention for the World Cup squad.
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Watch: Sanju Samson reacts after ODI series snub | India vs Australia

Watch: Sanju Samson reacts to ODI series snub | India vs Australia

Sanju Samson, who was dropped from India's ODI squad for the 3-match series vs Australia, has finally reacted to the snub.

Interestingly, skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya were rested for the first 2 games but Samson still didn't make the cut.

Sanju Samson, who was dropped from India's ODI squad for the 3-match series vs Australia, has finally reacted to the snub.
Reacting to the omission, Sanju wrote a singular smiling face emoji on his Facebook wall. Interestingly, Sanju was not a part of the Asia Cup squad but played the ODI and T20I series in the West Indies before that. Interestingly, skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya were rested for the first 2 games but Samson still didn't make the cut. There has been uproar among the Kerala batter's fans over his repeated absence from Team India's squads.&nbsp;
Also read: <a title="India squad for Australia ODIs: Rohit, Kohli rested for first 2 games; KL Rahul to lead, Ashwin included" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/india-squad-for-first-2-australia-odis-kl-rahul-to-lead-ashwin-included-rohit-and-kohli-rested-1695050431866">India squad for Australia ODIs: Rohit, Kohli rested for first 2 games; KL Rahul to lead, Ashwin included</a>
Squad for the 1st two ODIs:
KL Rahul (C &amp; WK), Ravindra Jadeja (Vice-captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Shardul Thakur, Washington Sundar, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
Squad for the 3rd &amp; final ODI:
Rohit Sharma (C), Hardik Pandya, (Vice-captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel*, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj

Despite the dismaying numbers, there was one positive takeaway for the Kerala batter on Sunday.&nbsp;

 Sanju Samson at receiving end of fans' disappointment after poor show in T20I series | IND vs WI 

Despite the dismaying numbers, there was one positive takeaway for the Kerala batter on Sunday. 

Despite the dismaying numbers, there was one positive takeaway for the Kerala batter on Sunday.&nbsp;

When Sanju Samson is not selected, fans bat for him to be picked in the Indian squad. And when he is chosen, more often than not, he ends up letting fans down. This time around was nothing different. In India's recently concluded 5-match T20I series against West Indies, Samson represented India as a wicketkeeper-batter in 3 matches, averaging a mere 10.67 in the series. In the games he played, the 28-year-old managed to score just 32 runs.Despite the dismaying numbers, there was one positive takeaway for the Kerala batter on Sunday. He joined the ranks of MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to complete 6000 runs in T20 cricket. But on his disappointing performance, fans had a lot to say. 
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Sanju Samson playing from 2015 for India but still not able to make a permanent place in the 11 but players like tilak, Jaiswal who came in 2023 have a permanent spot in 11 just because they performed in given chances. Sanju is only a sympathy player and surviving due to PR. <a href="https://t.co/09odGptckp">pic.twitter.com/09odGptckp</a>
&mdash; Vishwas_Bajwa x Whikunation (@SinghGurvishwas) <a href="https://twitter.com/SinghGurvishwas/status/1690749615396835328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 13, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Just done Sanju Samson! 🙏 Cannot defend anymore this time. 😐<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsWI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsWI</a> <a href="https://t.co/zBxrGom14f">pic.twitter.com/zBxrGom14f</a>
&mdash; Himanshu Pareek (@Sports_Himanshu) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sports_Himanshu/status/1688215445244133376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Sanju Samson's interview is still fresh in my mind, where he talked about scoring impactful runs for India rather than going after big numbers. But he hasn't managed to pull off either, not even once.
&mdash; Shivani Shukla (@iShivani_Shukla) <a href="https://twitter.com/iShivani_Shukla/status/1690750300074946560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 13, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Justice Gang to Sanju Samson right now: <a href="https://t.co/9NmQmDIuQN">pic.twitter.com/9NmQmDIuQN</a>
&mdash; Tanishq Ganu (@smart__leaks) <a href="https://twitter.com/smart__leaks/status/1690750535656439808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 13, 2023</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Anna Sanju samson deserves one chance 😍👈🏼 <a href="https://t.co/VChmIrKER6">pic.twitter.com/VChmIrKER6</a>
&mdash; Dennis🕸 (@DenissForReal) <a href="https://twitter.com/DenissForReal/status/1690748471605862400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 13, 2023</a></blockquote>

Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, who last represented the Men in Blue in January 2023, is likely to make a return to the national side in the Caribbean.

Sanju Samson in line for an India comeback in the West Indies | IND vs WI 

Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, who last represented Team India in January 2023, is likely to make a return to the national side in the Caribbean.

#SanjuSamson #Samson #INDvWI

<h2>Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, who last represented the Men in Blue in January 2023, is likely to make a return to the national side in the Caribbean.</h2>

Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson is likely to make a return to India&rsquo;s limited-overs side for the upcoming series against the West Indies.
According to a Cricbuzz report, the selection panel is planning to include the Kerala batter in India&rsquo;s squad for the 3-match ODI series, which will be followed by a 5-match T20I series.
Arshdeep Singh and Umran Malik are likely to find themselves in the squad as well. Malik, who played only 8 out of 14 games for SunRisers Hyderabad this season, is set for a national recall, although it remains unclear whether he will be considered for Tests, ODIs, or T20Is.
Ishan Kishan is also in the selectors&rsquo; plans as per the report. In addition, the selectors are planning to rest the seniors for the 5-match T20I series, with Hardik Pandya set to take the captaincy duties once again.
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The Royals have now lost four out of their last 5 encounters.

'Matches like these make the IPL special' - RR captain Sanju Samson after no-ball drama

"This is what IPL gives you, matches like these make the IPL special. You can never feel like you have won the game" - Sanju Samson


#RR #IPL2023 #RRvSRH

<h2>The Royals have now lost four out of their last 5 encounters.</h2>

Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson on Sunday rued the no-ball that cost his side the IPL match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, saying the nature of T20 cricket is such that "you can't step the line at that point of time." Defending 17 runs off the final over, Sandeep Sharma looked up at the sky in celebration after 'dismissing' Samad in the last ball but to his horror it turned out to be a no-ball.
Sharma's mistake cost the Royals the match as Abdul Samad punished him with a six over his head to pull off an incredible four-wicket win for the Sunrisers in a dramatic finish.
"This is what IPL gives you, matches like these makes the IPL special. You can never feel like you have won the game. I knew any opponent can win it and they were batting well too, but I was confident with Sandeep (defending the final over).
"He has won us a game from a similar situation (against CSK). He did it again today but that no-ball ruined our result," Samson said at the post-match presentation.
Asked how he felt after the last ball was called a no-ball, Samson said: "Nothing much, it's a no ball, just have to bowl it again as simple as that, you don't think about it too much.
"Sandeep knows what to do. Maybe there might be a small change in mindset for a few seconds when you feel that the job is done, everyone was celebrating but I think that's the nature of this game, you can't step the line at that point of time." It was RR's fourth loss in last five matches.
Asked about his thoughts moving forward in the tournament, he said: "To be honest life is never easy playing this format, especially this tournament. Each and every game we have to play our best standard of cricket. We will come back and try to do it again." With SRH scripting the highest chase ever at this venue, skipper Aiden Markram was a happy man.
"Emotions turned quite quickly, nice for us to get over the line. Chasing 215 isn't easy, and guys contributed all along to chase a big target. We knew in a quick outfield like this we'll score more than expected, but we had to be aggressive," he said. "Abhishek started up off, and then Tripathi gave him company. Then those cameos from Phillips and Klaasy. (On Samad's finishing skills) I think you got to train it, and put yourself under pressure. You are playing high risk cricket, so that's where technique comes in." Glenn Phillips was adjudged the Player of the Match for his 25 off 7 balls which included three successive sixes.
"It was a situation where it was going to go one of two ways. Happy to go out on top of this one. We are all here to do our job, this is what the team needed today. Fantastic for it to pay off," he said.
"I felt I left a lot out there with 17 needed off the final over, but then Samad did what he did and obviously we got that little bit of luck with the no ball."&nbsp;

After Samson smashed a swift 32-ball-55 vs SRH and guided Rajasthan Royals to a mammoth total, Morgan said that It&rsquo;s hard to believe that Sanju doesn't play more international cricket

IPL 2023: Hard to believe Sanju Samson doesn’t play more for India, says Eoin Morgan

Fans of Sanju Samson often find his exclusion from the Indian team bizarre and former England captain Eoin Morgan has also joined that list.
Here is how he praised Samson after his swift fifty in IPL 2023 SRHvRR game

After Samson smashed a swift 32-ball-55 vs SRH and guided Rajasthan Royals to a mammoth total, Morgan said that It&rsquo;s hard to believe that Sanju doesn't play more international cricket

Fans of Sanju Samson often find his exclusion from the Indian team bizarre and former England captain Eoin Morgan has also joined that list.
After Samson smashed a swift 32-ball-55 vs the Sunrisers Hyderabad and guided Rajasthan Royals to a mammoth total, Morgan said that It&rsquo;s hard to believe that Sanju doesn't play more international cricket when he plays with ease and as well as this.
'The time he has and the power that he generates from shots of the backfoot like that are incredible,' he added.
Morgan was also impressed with how Samson attacked Adil Rashid and said that he is a difficult bowler to pick and there aren't many people who can play shots like that to Rashid throughout the world.

Tharoor expressed his disappointment over Samson's exclusion from India's ODI squad for the 3-match series against Australia

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor brings Sanju Samson into KL Rahul's selection debate

While netizens are divided over the inclusion of KL Rahul in the Indian squad, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor brought Sanju Samson into the selection debate.

Here's what happened.

#KLRahul #INDvAUS #Samson #SanjuSamson

Tharoor expressed his disappointment over Samson's exclusion from India's ODI squad for the 3-match series against Australia

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has jumped into the selection debate that's raging on social media.
While netizens are divided over the inclusion of KL Rahul in the Indian squad, Shashi Tharoor brought Sanju Samson into the debate.
Replying to a senior journalist, Tharoor questioned Samson's omission from Team India's ODI squad for the Australia series.
Even though Tharoor made an error with Sanju Samson's numbers, the MP from Kerala stated that "it&rsquo;s all very well to give non-performers a long rope but surely not at the expense of talented performers?"
Tharoor mistakenly had written that Samson was overlooked despite averaging 76 in ODIs. The Kerala batter, in fact, averages 66 after 11 ODIs.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/harbhajan-singh-voices-support-for-kl-rahul-asks-netizens-to-leave-under-fire-opener-alone-1677043845547">Harbhajan Singh voices support for KL Rahul, asks netizens to leave under-fire opener alone</a>

BCCI in its statement named Vidarbha wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharna as Samson's replacement. 

IND vs SL: Sanju Samson to miss remaining series, BCCI names replacement

Sanju Samson set to miss remaining T20I series due to the knee injury, BCCI confirms. 

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BCCI in its statement named Vidarbha wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharna as Samson's replacement.&nbsp;

Injury woes are back to haunt Team India as BCCI rules out cricketer Sanju Samson of the remaining 3-match T20I series vs Sri Lanka. &nbsp;
The 28-year-old hurt his knee while fielding in the series opener in Mumbai, which India won by two runs on Tuesday. BCCI in its statement further informed that the All India Selection Committee named Vidarbha wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharna as Samson's replacement.&nbsp;
India will play the 2nd &amp; 3rd T20I vs Sri Lanka on 5th and 7th of January.&nbsp; Also Read&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/rishabh-pant-to-undergo-surgery-in-mumbai-bcci-1672826926566">Rishabh Pant to undergo surgery in Mumbai: BCCI</a>

'Victim of favouritism!': Twitter calls out BCCI after Sanju Samson faces axe for 2nd ODI

Sanju Samson was dropped from India's Playing XI yet again and Twitter has a lot to say about it...

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Stand-in captain Shikhar Dhawan later explained that since India wanted a 6th bowler, Deepak Hooda was preferred over Sanju Samson.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sanju Samson&rsquo;s place in the playing XI is the biggest bone of contention for the Indian cricket fans. Despite being a promising option, the 27-year-old has not got enough chances to display his potential. While Shikhar Dhawan, who is leading Team India in the 3-match ODI series in New Zealand and coach VVS Laxman faced the wrath of cricket fans after they axed Samson from the 2nd ODI&rsquo;s Playing XI, he later explained that since India wanted a 6th bowler, Hooda was preferred over Samson.&nbsp;&nbsp;
After suffering the 7-wicket loss in the first ODI, Dhawan replaced Sanju Samson with Deepak Hooda, the decision however was not welcomed. The ire befell on Rishabh Pant who has not performed off late in white ball cricket. The Twitterattis accused the BCCI of &lsquo;favouritism&rsquo; after Pant who got 15 in 23 balls was not dropped but Samson who scored 36 off 38 balls was not a part of the XI.&nbsp;
Sanju Samson who did play in the Asia Cup, the T20 World Cup did not even get a chance in the 3-match T20I series in New Zealand and captain Hardik Pandya had called it &lsquo;unfortunate&rsquo;.&nbsp;
Samson could only play in 6 T20 International matches this year in which he scored 179 runs at a strike rate of 158. Further, the Kerala-based batter scored 284 runs at an average of 71 in 10 ODIs played this year.

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