Sanju Samson's journey to regain his position as Rajasthan Royals' skipper and primary wicket-keeper has taken a significant step forward. The India 'keeper-batter has traveled to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Centre of Excellence (CoE) to seek full clearance for keeping wickets. This move comes after Samson received only partial and temporary clearance to play in the ongoing IPL 2025 following surgery on his right index finger.

Samson will undergo testing by the Sport Science wing at the CoE, requesting approval to resume his full duties, including wicket-keeping. If granted permission, he will also return as skipper, a role he had handed over to Riyan Parag due to his partial clearance. Sources indicate that his thumb injury has fully healed, and he feels fit enough to take up wicket-keeping duties. Key points to consider: * Sanju Samson's thumb injury has fully healed * He feels fit enough to resume wicket-keeping duties * He will seek clearance to keep wickets for the remaining IPL 2025 games * He is expected to be back as skipper from the RR's next match

The Royals have had a mixed start to their IPL 2025 campaign, losing their first two games before opening their account with a win against Chennai Super Kings. With Samson's potential return to wicket-keeping and captaincy, the team's dynamics may shift significantly. Upcoming fixtures include games against Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans, and RCB, which will be crucial in determining their position in the league. As Sanju Samson seeks clearance, the cricket world waits with bated breath to see if he will reclaim his role behind the stumps and lead the Rajasthan Royals to victory in IPL 2025.