Vikram Rathour Joins Rajasthan Royals Coaching Team as their batting coach, bringing his extensive experience and technical expertise to the IPL franchise. After a five-year stint as India’s batting coach, Rathour reunites with Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid, who praised Rathour’s calm demeanour and deep understanding of Indian cricketing conditions. Dravid emphasized that Rathour’s ability to nurture young talent would be a valuable asset for Rajasthan Royals in the upcoming seasons.
“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,” Dravid said in a statement.
“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.”
Rathour’s appointment marks his second IPL coaching role, having previously worked with Punjab Kings. His contract with the Indian team ended after their successful T20 World Cup campaign in the Caribbean, making him available for Rajasthan Royals coaching team. Rathour expressed his excitement about working with Dravid again and shared his enthusiasm for helping the Royals develop top-class players for both India and the IPL.
“The opportunity to work again with Rahul, and now with a talented group of young cricketers, is hugely exciting,” Rathour said. “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.”
Vikram joins Rajasthan Royals coaching team – How will he benefit the franchise?
As a former prolific first-class cricketer for Punjab, Rathour amassed 11,473 first-class runs, earning a brief international career where he played six Tests and seven ODIs for India. His technical acumen as a batting coach and ability to work effectively with young players have earned him a reputation for guiding teams to success. His experience, both domestically and internationally, will benefit the Royals’ coaching panel as they prepare for the upcoming IPL seasons.
Rathour’s past successes with India’s national team and his rapport with Dravid create a strong foundation for success at Rajasthan Royals. His understanding of Indian conditions, combined with his calm coaching style, is expected to significantly impact the Rajasthan Royals coaching team and their pursuit of championships in the future.
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