Rajasthan Royals Shake Things Up: Nandre Burger Returns as Sandeep Sharma Gets Ruled Out
As the Indian Premier League 2025 season enters its final stretch, the Rajasthan Royals have made a key change to their squad that has caught the attention of fans. With just two matches left in what has been a disappointing campaign, RR have decided to bring back South African left-arm pacer Nandre Burger as a replacement for the injured Sandeep Sharma.
Now before you scroll past thinking it’s just another injury update – wait! This change could spice up RR’s final matches, even if they’re already out of playoff contention.
Let’s break it down.
🔄 Back in the Pink – Nandre Burger Returns!
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Who’s back? Nandre Burger!
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Where was he before? RR camp in IPL 2024.
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How did he perform back then?
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Played 6 matches.
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Took 7 wickets.
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Grabbed a wicket in every game he bowled – that’s 5/5 in IPL 2024.
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That’s consistency you can’t ignore. Even though RR are not in the playoff picture anymore, having a bowler who guarantees breakthroughs adds value – and possibly pride – in the final two clashes.
🤕 Injury Woes Hit RR – Sandeep Sharma Bows Out
During RR’s face-off with the Gujarat Titans, Sandeep Sharma suffered a fractured finger. It looked bad right away and unfortunately, doctors confirmed that he’s out for the rest of the season. For a side already struggling, losing a reliable pacer like Sandeep was a double blow.
It’s especially painful because Sandeep has been one of the unsung heroes of RR’s bowling unit. Not flashy, but steady. A guy who could bowl in the Powerplay or at the death. Losing him at this stage just felt like salt in the wound.
📉 RR’s 2025 Season – A Rollercoaster with More Downs Than Ups
Let’s be real – RR fans have had it rough this year.
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Out of the 12 games they’ve played so far, they’ve won just 3.
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That means no playoffs, no Top 4 thrillers – and only pride at stake now.
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Their current position? Sinking in the bottom half of the table.
And with teams like Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings lined up next, RR would want to at least end on a high. A good send-off can do wonders for morale ahead of next season.
📅 What’s Next for RR?
Here’s the schedule that remains for the men in pink:
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May 12 – Against Chennai Super Kings
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May 16 – Against Punjab Kings
Both these matches are huge, not just for RR, but for the final table standings too. In fact, that CSK vs RR clash could determine who finishes 9th and who ends up with the wooden spoon (10th place).
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