DRS April 19: Can Sanju Samson IPL 2025, CSK sign pre-Mi player and Pat Cummins SRH?

A 14-over 14-over game on Friday. Dazed the Chinnaswamy Stadium, when Punjab Kings helped the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to continue their terrible runs at home. The RCB batting unit completely separated, leaving a man, Tim David, who hit his first IPL Fifty. However, a total of 95 were not going to be enough as PBK left it with 11 balls. In addition, the major developments about IPL 2025 were, signed a new replacement player at Developed Brevis with Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Meanwhile, Sanju Samson could remember the next IPL 2025 matches due to an injury.

No Sanju Samson for RR vs LSG?

The availability of Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Sanju Samson for important match against Lucknow Super Veterans (LSG) hangs in balance after a rever injury in the previous game against Delhi’s capitals (DC). Samson hurt while batting after a strange movement, holding his ribs. Scans will determine the severity of injury, the results with the hope of deciding their fate before Saturday’s match. RR coach Rahul Dravid confirmed Samson’s inconvenience and the team’s wait for scan results. Read more here.

CSK from Developed Bravis

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have signed the South African sensation Developed Brevis as a replacement player of the injured Gurjapneet Singh. Brevis, known for his explosive batting, is included in CSK for Rs 2.20 crore. The 21 -year -old has a strike rate of 145 in 81 T20 and is recently affected in the SA20 League. With the struggle at the bottom of the CSK table, Brevis is expected to bring very important shelling in its batting lineup. He could make his debut against Mumbai Indians, his former team. Brevis can be an ideal additional addition to a misfirming CSK lineup. Read more here.

Pat Cummins SRH leaving?

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Pat Cummins can leave India between IPL 2025, indicating his wife Becky on his departure after a post on Instagram. SRH has a disappointing season, winning only 2 matches out of only 7 matches. He remains the only team in IPL 2025 without winning. After a strong beginning, SRH lost four consecutive games, but bounced back with an 8-vein win over PBKs, thanks to Abhishek Sharma’s record 141. While the post can mean that it is just flying back home to his wife, the photos discussed the internet. Read more here.

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Kagiso Rabada of Titans in Gujarat left the IPL 2025 season early due to personal issues, but assistant coach Ashish Kapoor indicated that he could once return after resolving his family matters. No replacement has been planned for Rabada yet. Meanwhile, the team has signed Dasun Shanaka to replace the injured Glenn Philips. Despite Rabada’s absence, GT thanked Passer Prasad Krishna and Mohammad Siraj, and spinner Sai Kishore for his outstanding performance. Read more here.

RCB Winless at home

Punjab Kings won Royal Challengers Bangalore by 5 wickets with 11 balls in rain-less matches. RCB was limited to 95/9 in 14 overs for PBKS’s staller bowling attack. Tim David’s explosives off 26 balls by 50 runs, including 3 sixes in the final, was an attraction for RCB. In response, Nehal Wadhera’s Breezy 33 directed 33 to win from 19 balls. The victory took PBK to second place in IPL 2025 standing, while RCB reached fourth place, yet was waiting for its first domestic victory of the season. Wadera’s cameo stole the show. Read more here.

Rahul Dravid addressed rift rumors with Samson

Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid has rejected rumors of rift with captain Sanju Samson after a viral video from his match against Delhi Capital. The clip dropped Samson to join a team Hadle before the super over, which fans explained as an indication of discord. Dravid clarified that both are “on the same page” and the Samson is central for the team’s decisions. He termed the nonsense as “baseless” and said that he and Samson are completely on the same page. Read more here.