IPL 2025 Update: Sandeep Sharma to Miss Rest of Tournament Due to Injury

Sandeep Sharma, the premier spinner for the Rajasthan Royals, was ruled out for the remainder of the IPL 2025 season on Thursday, just before the start of their home match against the Mumbai Indians in Jaipur. His replacement has not yet been announced by the team. Sandeep played the full four overs at Sawai Mansingh Stadium despite suffering a hand injury in the previous game against the Gujarat Titans. Only after the game did it become clear how serious the injury was when Rajasthan disclosed that he had fractured his finger.

The seasoned speedster was absent from Thursday's match between Rajasthan and the Mumbai Indians (MI) in Jaipur. After the Chennai Super Kings, the first champions, were the second side to be eliminated from the playoff race after losing the match by an overwhelming 100 runs. Sandeep was substituted in the match against Mumbai by Akash Madhwal, who gave up 39 runs in his four overs without taking a wicket. Sandeep grabbed nine wickets in ten games this season at a strike rate of 24.33 and an average of 40.11. At an economy rate of 9.89, he gave up runs.

Rajasthan Royals Official Statement:

Rajasthan Royals bowler Sandeep Sharma has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a fracture in his finger.

He picked up the injury in RR's victory over Gujarat Titans a few days ago.#IPL2025 #CricketNews pic.twitter.com/AqCBMIuwKu

— Sportstar (@sportstarweb) May 1, 2025

The Royals' official statement read, "Sandeep Sharma has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a fracture in his finger. He showed immense bravery to continue bowling with this injury in the last match, and everyone at the franchise wishes him a full and speedy recovery. The team management is actively working on finalising his replacement, post which an official announcement will be made."

Out of the 11 games they have played so far, Rajasthan has only achieved three victories and eight losses. They can only receive a maximum of 12 points at the end, which is insufficient to qualify. The next games for RR are against the Chennai Super Kings on May 12, the Punjab Kings on May 16, and the Kolkata Knight Riders on May 4. Riyan Parag is guiding RR, while Sanju Samson, the team's main captain, is still out due to a side strain injury.

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