Following a disappointing performance in the first two matches of the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League, IPL ), Rajasthan Royals ultimately unlocked their victory streak on Sunday following the nail-biting match they survived. Chennai Super Kings During their last match at home in Guwahati, the acting team captain Riyan Parag who took over the leadership duties for the first three matches due to injury Sanju Samson Instead, he breathed a sigh of relief once Rajasthan clinched a six-run victory. Ruturaj Gaikwad "It was men." Nonetheless, a post-game action caught the attention of observant supporters, causing outrage among online audiences directed towards Parag.
In 2023, Rajasthan decided to adopt Guwahati's Barsapara Stadium as an additional home ground alongside the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Given that Parag, a native of Assam, was appointed captain for the initial two matches, it became a significant moment for local fans when Rajasthan played their first match at this location during the current season against KKR. Despite losing that game—which led to criticism about choosing the stadium as a regular home ground—the team recovered under Parag’s excellent leadership and managed to secure victory against Chennai in their IPL 2025 encounter.
With it being Rajasthan's final game in Guwahati, the ground staff members were eager to get a selfie with the local hero, Parag, and the latter obliged. But after taking the photo, he threw the mobile phone back at one of the staff members. This gesture did not go down well on social media as netizens lashed out at Parag for throwing a "rude attitude" at them.
Sanju Samson poised to come back as team captain
Samson, Rajasthan’s usual skipper, sustained a finger injury during their home T20I series against England back in February. As he has yet to recover completely from this injury, he decided to play as an impact substitute in the first three matches for the Royals. In these games, Dhruv Jurel took over keeper responsibilities, and Parag stepped up as the temporary team leader. Nonetheless, assuming approval from the BCCI’s Center of Excellence in Bengaluru, Samson should resume his role as the primary player when Rajasthan faces Punjab Kings in Chandigarh on April 5th.
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