Rising star Riyan Parag will lead Rajasthan Royals in their first three IPL games as regular captain Sanju Samson has been told to avoid wicketkeeping duties by the BCCI due to a finger surgery, which means that he will only be available as a batter in these games.

Samson’s finger was fractured after a Jofra Archer delivery hit him during the T20I against England in Mumbai, following which he had to undergo a minor surgery last month.