Rajasthan Royals’ Playoff Chances Decline as Veteran Bowler Exits IPL 2025 with Injury

Rapid Summary:

• Rajasthan Royals’ pacer sandeep Sharma has been ruled out of IPL 2025 due to a fractured finger sustained in the match against Gujarat Titans.
• Despite injury, Sharma completed his four-over bowling quota. later medical tests confirmed the fracture.
• The franchise issued a statement praising Sharma’s bravery and wishing him a speedy recovery. They have begun searching for his replacement.
• Akash Madhwal replaced Sandeep in the playing XI against Mumbai Indians.
• Sandeep has taken 9 wickets in 10 matches this season, making his absence critically important for Rajasthan’s playoff hopes.
• Rajasthan Royals now look to young Vaibhav Suryavanshi, whose record-breaking 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans gained widespread attention as the fastest by an Indian and second-fastest in IPL history.
• vaibhav was signed for INR 1.1 crore at the auction and is considered key to Rajasthan’s campaign moving forward.

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