India, April 24 -- Rajasthan Royals stand-in captain Riyan Parag confirmed that regular skipper Sanju Samson has suffered a side strain, making it difficult for the RR team management to put a return date for his availability in IPL 2025. Samson, who retired hurt after experiencing pain while batting against the Delhi Capitals, is currently in Jaipur, working on his rehab with the RR medical team.

Against DC, Samson was seen in visible pain when he attempted a cut shot off the bowling of Vipraj Nigam. The physio then checked the left side around his rib. Samson retired soon after and did not come out to bat again.

"Sanju bhaiya is recovering, we're taking it game by game. He has a side strain. We hope he will be back soon," Parag said a...