Rajasthan Royals appointed Vikram Rathour as their batting coach for the 2025 IPL season, reuniting him with head coach Rahul Dravid.
Rajasthan Royals have appointed Vikram Rathour as their batting coach for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Rathour, who previously served as the batting coach for the Indian men’s national team until June, will reunite with Rahul Dravid, who was recently named the head coach of the franchise.
Rathour had worked closely with Dravid during their tenure with the Indian team from 2021 to 2024. His contribution was instrumental in India’s success, including the T20 World Cup triumph earlier this year, which marked the team’s first International Cricket Council (ICC) title in 11 years. After the World Cup, Dravid chose not to reapply for the head coach position.
Rahul Dravid expressed his delight at Rathour’s appointment, praising his expertise and calm approach. “Having worked closely with Vikram for many years, I can confidently say that his technical expertise, calm demeanour, and deep understanding of Indian conditions make him a perfect fit for the Royals,” Dravid said in a statement.
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Rathour also expressed his excitement at joining Rajasthan Royals, stating, “It is 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 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.”
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Dravid and Rathour will collaborate with Kumar Sangakkara, the Director of Cricket at Rajasthan Royals. Sangakkara had previously served as the team’s coach during the 2023 IPL season. Under the leadership of Sanju Samson, Rajasthan Royals finished third in IPL 2024, reaching the playoffs for the second time in three years.
Last Updated on September 20, 2024