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Follow UsIndia’s former batting coach Vikram Rathour has been appointed Rajasthan Royals’ batting coach, the IPL franchise announced on September 20 (Friday). The announcement comes just a few days after the Royals brought in Rahul Dravid as their head coach. Earlier in the week, Rathour was roped in by New Zealand to help them in the Asian conquest.
Rathour, who featured in six Tests and seven ODIs, was an integral part of the Indian coaching setup under Dravid as a batting coach in the 2024 T20 World Cup-winning campaign. He served as India's batting coach from 2019 to 2024.
“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,” said RR head coach Dravid.
“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."
Talking about his appointment, Rathour added: “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 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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