The Rajasthan Royals declared that Vikram Rathour, a former batting coach for India, has been appointed as their new batting coach. After he took up the responsibility to help the national team win the Men’s T20 World Cup in June, his decision to accept the assignment resulted in his return to Rahul Dravid’s squad.
In 2019–24, Vikram Rathour signed on as a batting coach after having played for India and represented the nation in six Tests and seven ODIs. During his time, he collaborated extensively with batters such as Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and KL Rahul, who were promoted to different positions in the national team.
“It’s a privilege to be part of the Royals family. The opportunity to work again with Rahul, and now with a talented group of young cricketers, is hugely exciting. I look forward to contributing to the team’s vision and working toward our goal of developing top-class players for the Royals and for India which can help in winning championships,” said Rathour in a statement issued by the franchise.
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Halla Bol, Rathour is coming home to Rajasthan! 🔥💗 pic.twitter.com/jW1Sjax91W
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) September 20, 2024
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“Having worked closely with Vikram for many years, I can confidently say that his technical expertise, calm demeanor, and deep understanding of Indian conditions make him a perfect fit for the Royals.
“Together, we’ve built a strong rapport, guiding India to key successes, and I’m thrilled to reunite with him. His ability to nurture young talent and elevate players’ potential will be invaluable as we aim to further strengthen our squad and continue building a world-class team here at Rajasthan Royals,” said Rahul Dravid, RR’s head coach.
Rathour bhi, Royal bhi! 💗
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) September 20, 2024
T20 World Cup winning coach Vikram Rathour joins our support staff and reunites with Rahul Dravid! 🤝🔥 pic.twitter.com/YbGvoMQyrv
Prior to joining the Indian squad as the batting coach in 2019, Rathour served as a national selector for four years. In addition, he has coached Himachal Pradesh and Punjab in domestic cricket, and he is still with Punjab Kings in the IPL.
