Sanju Samson’s damage standing can be assessed on a “day-to-day basis”, Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid mentioned right here on Wednesday.
Samson, who suffered an damage throughout the match in opposition to Delhi Capitals final week, won’t characteristic in RR’s outing in opposition to Royal Challengers Bengaluru right here on Thursday. Riyan Parag will proceed because the RR captain.
“Sanju couldn’t play the last game (against LSG), and for this game, our medical team did not rule him fit to play. So we took the decision not to risk his travel to Bengaluru,” Dravid mentioned on the pre-match press convention. “We will try and get him back as quickly as possible. I have no timeline as to when exactly he will be fit,” Dravid added.
On stand-in skipper Parag, Dravid mentioned: “I think he’s getting the pulse of the game really well for someone who’s so young and just starting out with captaincy.”
Not a problem
Dravid is getting round with assistance from crutches and a wheelchair, having injured his leg earlier than the beginning of IPL 2025. Dravid defined that this decreased mobility doesn’t cease him from discharging his duties in full.
“It (the leg injury) has not been a challenge. As a coach, you don’t have to score runs or take any catches. A coach has to use his brains and mouth, and that seems to be in decent order. So no excuses or worries on that front,” Dravid mentioned with a chuckle.
Dravid added that he’s more likely to regain full health in three weeks.
Published – April 23, 2025 09:48 pm IST
