Rajasthan Royals (RR) have announced that Riyan Parag will captain the team for the first three matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, as regular skipper Sanju Samson is recovering from a finger injury. Samson will participate solely as a batter during this period and is expected to resume his full duties, including wicketkeeping and captaincy, once he attains full fitness.
The Royals’ initial fixtures are as follows:
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March 23: Against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.
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March 26: Hosting Kolkata Knight Riders.
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March 30: Facing Chennai Super Kings.
Parag, a promising all-rounder, expressed enthusiasm about leading the team and aims to maintain RR’s competitive edge during Samson’s partial absence. The franchise is optimistic that this temporary leadership change will not disrupt their performance in the early stages of the tournament.
Fans and analysts alike will be keen to observe how RR adapts to this adjustment and how Parag manages the responsibilities of captaincy in these crucial opening matches.
