Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson has undergone finger surgery after fracturing his right index finger during the T20 International series against England. The injury occurred while facing England's fast bowler Jofra Archer. Despite this setback, Samson is expected to recover in time for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

Recovery and Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 readiness

According to ESPN Cricinfo, Sanju Samson underwent surgery on Tuesday, and his rehabilitation is expected to take about a month. Due to the injury, he was ruled out of Kerala's Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Jammu and Kashmir in Pune on February 8. However, barring any complications, he is likely to regain full fitness ahead of the Indian Premier League 2025 season.

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Disappointing T20I series and ICC Champions Trophy omission

Sanju Samson had a forgettable T20I series against England, scoring just 51 runs in five matches at an average of 10.20. His poor form resulted in his exclusion from India's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, where KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant were preferred as wicketkeeping options.

With his place in the national team uncertain, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 presents a key opportunity for Samson to deliver strong performances and stake his claim for a comeback to Team India.

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Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will be a defining season for Sanju Samson, as he aims to strengthen his case for a spot in India's squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 Squad: Sanju Samson, Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Kunal Rathore, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Nitish Rana, Yudhvir Singh, Jofra Archer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, and Sandeep Sharma.