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Riyan Parag has been appointed captain of the Rajasthan Royals as current skipper Sanju Samson grapples with fitness issues at the start of the IPL 2025. Samson, however, continues to bat for the team but is restricted to the role of an Impact Player due to limitations in wicketkeeping and fielding, imposed by his condition.
Parag's elevation to captaincy has caught many by surprise, especially with experienced all-rounder Nitish Rana also in the mix. Rana, known for his leadership role with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), was a key contender.
However, Rana has expressed full support for the management's decision. "When I captain...