New Delhi, April 18 -- Rajasthan Royals could be without their skipper Sanju Samson for their game against the Lucknow Super Giants as the Kerala batsman could miss out due to an injury. The wicketkeeper-batsman was out, retired hurt for 31 (19) in RR's previous match, against the Delhi Capitals on April 16, after he felt discomfort from an apparent side strain.

The side strain, which he felt during his innings while playing a cut shot against leg spinner Vipraj Nigam, ruled him out for the Super Over, which RR lost.

During a pre-match press conference on Friday on the eve of the LSG game, head coach Rahul Dravid said the batsman has been sent for scans.

"Sanju experienced a bit of pain in the abdominal area. So we have gone for scans....