Sandeep Sharma Ruled Out of IPL 2025 Due to Finger Fracture
By Gurlal Singh
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Posted: June 9, 2025
Last updated: June 10, 2025
Sandeep Sharma, a significant player for the Rajasthan Royals, has been ruled out of the remainder of the IPL 2025 season. This decision comes after Sharma fractured a finger while attempting to field a straight drive from Gujarat Titans’ Shubman Gill on May 1, 2025.
The incident occurred during a match against Gujarat Titans when Sandeep endeavored to stop a strong drive from Shubman Gill, resulting in an unfortunate finger fracture. Despite the injury, Sharma showed commendable dedication by completing his bowling spell before undergoing scans that confirmed the fracture.
Ahead of their crucial match against Mumbai Indians, the Rajasthan Royals announced Sharma’s unavailability for the rest of the season. This announcement comes as a significant setback to the Royals, who have already been dealing with injury-related challenges throughout the 2025 season. To fill the void left by Sharma, Rajasthan Royals have brought in Akash Madhwal as his replacement for the match against Mumbai Indians.
Sandeep Sharma has been a vital bowler for Rajasthan Royals, having taken nine wickets in ten matches during the ongoing IPL season. His absence is expected to impact the team’s bowling attack significantly. On the batting front, Rajasthan Royals have some respite with the return of Sanju Samson, the regular skipper. Samson recently recovered from a finger injury and a side strain and has been performing well, scoring 224 runs in seven matches with an average of 37.33 and a strike rate of 143.59.
Currently, the Rajasthan Royals are struggling in the standings, positioned eighth in the table with six points from ten matches. To keep their playoff hopes alive, the team needs to win all their remaining games. The return of Sanju Samson provides a glimmer of hope and leadership as the team faces an uphill task in the remaining matches of the IPL 2025 season.
Overall, the absence of Sandeep Sharma is a major blow to the Rajasthan Royals, adding to the list of challenges they face this season. As the team moves forward, they have to rely on their bench strength and experienced players to navigate through the remainder of the tournament.
