Major Boost for Rajasthan Royals as Sanju Samson Receives NCA Clearance for Wicketkeeping Role

Sanju Samson is set to return as the captain of the Rajasthan Royals after receiving clearance from the National Cricket Academy (NCA) to keep wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Samson had undergone surgery on his right index finger after being injured by former Rajasthan Royals teammate and England pacer Jofra Archer during India’s T20I series against England in February. He had participated in the first three matches for the Rajasthan Royals solely as a specialist batter, with Riyan Parag leading the team. While Samson was substituted during RR’s season-opener against the Sunrisers Hyderabad, he was substituted out in the matches against the Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders, scoring 66, 13, and 20 runs respectively.

“Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson has received clearance from the National Cricket Academy (NCA) to resume wicketkeeping duties following a period of recovery,” Rajasthan Royals said in a release.

“The clearance comes after a thorough assessment of his fitness by the NCA medical team. With this positive development, Samson will return to his full leadership role and resume captaincy starting from the team’s next match against the Punjab Kings.” The Rajasthan Royals are currently placed second last in the points table with one win and two losses in three matches.

The champions of the inaugural edition in 2008, Rajasthan Royals will face the Punjab Kings in Mullanpur in their next match on April 5.

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