India, Feb. 12 -- India wicketkeeper-batten Sanju Samson went under the knife for a finger injury. However, Rajasthan Royals are unlikely to show concern yet as the star is reportedly expected to be fit in time for the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Samson picked up the injury during the fifth game of the home T20I series against England earlier this month, when he was struck by a delivery from fast bowler Jofra Archer. He was later subbed in the game, with Dhruv Jurel taking his place on the field in the second innings.

According to a report in ESPNCricinfo, Samson will take around a month to recover after the surgery, implying that he would have enough time to gear up for the 18th edition of the IPL, which will likely...