Sanju Samson: Rajasthan Royals will win their second title in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025Once, in the year 2008, IPL was won by Shane Warne under his captaincy. Team under the captaincy of Sanju Samson in 2022Gujarat Titans
Now in IPL 2025, Rajasthan Royals will once again enter the field with the intention of capturing the title . This seasonWill play against Sunrisers Hyderabad on 23 March .Sanju Samson’s fitness remains a matter of concern for the team।
He was injured in the T20 series against England
Rajasthan Royals star wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson was injured during the home T20 series against England . HisFracture in index finger of right handHad to undergo surgery .
According to Cricbuzz report, Sanju Samson has now passed the fitness test for his batting . However,From the National Cricket Academy (NCA) .There may also be additional fitness tests to grant him wicketkeeping clearance.
Dhruv Jurel may get the responsibility of wicketkeeping
If Sanju Samson is not fully fit or avoids wicketkeeping , then Rajasthan Royals have a great option in the form of Dhruv Jurel .
Dhruv Jurel is a skilled wicketkeeper-batsman and he performed brilliantly last season . In such a situation, if Sanju Samson is not fit, then Jurel can get a chance in the playing eleven .
Dhruv Jurel’s brilliant performance last season
Dhruv Jurel has performed brilliantly for Rajasthan Royals in the last two IPL seasons .
- Till now he has scored a total of 347 runs in 27 IPL matches .
- His biggest innings has been of 56 runs.
- He has also scored two half centuries (fifties) .
- His wicketkeeping has also been excellent, making him a strong option for the team.
Apart from this, Dhruv Jurel has also played four Tests and four T20 International matches for India , which has further added to his experience.
Will Rajasthan be able to win the IPL trophy this time?
Rajasthan Royals this time have star players like Sanju Samson, Dhruv Jurel, Jos Buttler, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin . The team has a great balance , but it will be interesting to see how soon Sanju Samson gets fit for wicketkeeping .
If the Rajasthan team maintains balance in both its batting and bowling , then it can become a strong contender to win the title in IPL 2025. But the biggest challenge for the team will be to solve its fitness problems and adopt the right strategy .
