Sanju Samson Fractures Finger, Out of Action for 4-6 Weeks
The injury, sustained during the 5th T20I against England, rules Samson out of Kerala's Ranji Trophy quarterfinal and delays his return to cricket until IPL 2025.
- Sanju Samson fractured his right index finger after being struck by a Jofra Archer delivery during the fifth T20I against England at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
- The injury sidelines him for 4-6 weeks, ruling him out of Kerala’s Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Jammu and Kashmir from February 8-12.
- Samson has returned to Thiruvananthapuram and will undergo rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy, requiring clearance before resuming competitive cricket.
- The Rajasthan Royals captain is expected to make his comeback during IPL 2025, pending recovery and fitness clearance.
- Samson struggled during the England T20I series, scoring just 51 runs in five matches, following a strong run of form in prior series against Bangladesh and South Africa.
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