Overview

• Sanju Samson sustained a rib injury earlier this month during a match against the Delhi Capitals and has since been sidelined for two consecutive games.
• Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid confirmed that Samson has not been cleared to play in the upcoming match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 24.
• The decision to keep Samson in Jaipur was made to avoid the strain of additional travel, with his recovery being monitored daily by the team's medical staff.
• Riyan Parag will continue to lead the team in Samson's absence as the Royals aim to recover from a four-match losing streak and climb from eighth place in the IPL standings.
• Despite his limited appearances this season, Samson has been a key performer, scoring 224 runs in seven matches with a strike rate exceeding 140.