Social Media Reacts After Sandeep Sharma Questions Riyan Parag’s Captaincy
Sandeep Sharma hinted at unrest within the Rajasthan Royals, highlighting the team's fifth straight loss and Sanju Samson’s absence due to injury. RR, now eighth with just 2 wins from 9 matches, struggles under Riyan Parag's leadership. Samson, who scored 224 runs, remains sidelined with no return date confirmed, risking RR’s playoff hopes.
After the Rajasthan Royals’ fifth straight defeat in IPL 2025, pacer Sandeep Sharma voiced concerns over the absence of skipper Sanju Samson, who’s out due to recurring injuries. Samson started the season as a batter owing to a finger issue, returned briefly to lead in three games, but was sidelined again with a rib injury after a knock of 31 against Delhi Capitals on April 16. With Riyan Parag captaining in his place, RR has struggled, slipping to eighth in the standings with just two wins from nine matches.
In their latest outing, they fell short by 11 runs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, despite strong efforts from Yashasvi Jaiswal (49 off 19) and Dhruv Jurel (47 off 34). RCB had earlier posted 205/5, led by Virat Kohli (70 off 42) and Devdutt Padikkal (50 off 27). RR’s playoff hopes now hinge on winning all their remaining games — any more losses or washouts will likely knock them out of contention.
Sandeep and Sanju!
Sandeep Sharma about Sanju:
— Sanju Samson Fans Page (@SanjuSamsonFP) April 25, 2025
"Obviously, his absence has been felt. He’s a very experienced captain and player, and as a batsman, he’s very smart. So yes, his absence has definitely been felt. He didn’t captain the first three matches, and after that, he got a side injury again.” pic.twitter.com/2K4JLbZMUJ
Nepotism?
Leave this franchise, Yashasvi Jaiswal. Let them stick with the nepotism kid, Riyan Parag.
— Selfless⁴⁵ (@SelflessCricket) April 24, 2025
You have the power to build a legacy elsewhere. pic.twitter.com/AVddveUSdr
True!
This loss is on Riyan Parag but noone in Assam Royals will say this on his face.
— कट्टर KKR समर्थक 🦁🇮🇳 ™ (@KKRWeRule) April 24, 2025
Required Runrate was 8.7 only and don't know who he wanted to impress with his continuous blind slogging. pic.twitter.com/FeqlvuFx8n
What?
Maybe RR has been up to some shady business since the start of the season. And when Sanju Samson refused to be a part of it, that’s why the management sidelined him from the start, pushing Riyan Parag as the face of the franchise.
— Sharon Solomon (@BSharan_6) April 25, 2025
Remove Riyan Parag?
Just remove Riyan Parag from RR and see team winning IPL
— D.P. KUMAR (@DPKUMAR_3) April 25, 2025
Is Riyan Parag the Problem?
Rajasthan Royals is the first team to be eliminated from the TATA IPL 2025.
— Ishani💃 (@Ishani150808) April 25, 2025
They need to rethink their lineup, especially with Riyan Parag.
A piece of advice for RR: if you want to qualify for next season's IPL, just leave Riyan Parag out.
It's a disaster 💯@rajasthanroyals pic.twitter.com/Nf9RptUpnL
Absolutely Yes!
I will never understand the reasoning behind choosing riyan parag over jaiswal as a captain. #RajastanRoyals #RCBvsRR #Jaiswal #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/8GqgSBFJVE
— Naman Chawla (@NamanPBKS) April 25, 2025
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