Notably, Rathour served as India’s batting coach from 2019 to 2024. Earlier, the Rajasthan-based franchise roped in legendary cricketer Rahul Dravid as their new head coach.

Rathour reunites with Rahul Dravid in the support staff of Rajasthan Royals. Rathour worked alongside Dravid with the Indian cricket team and the duo were instrumental in India’s T20 World Cup win in June this year.

Vikram Rathour has taken part in six Tests and seven ODIs for India before serving as the coach of the Indian team from 2019 to 2024.

Former India coach Vikram Rathour will once again link up with Rahul Dravid after Indian Premier League franchise Rajasthan Royals appointed him as the latest member of their coaching staff. The Royals named Rathour their batting coach on Friday. Dravid linked up with the franchise earlier this month.

Rajasthan Royals on Friday announced the appointment of former India opener Vikram Rathour as their batting coach ahead of the IPL 2025. Rathour, 55, is the second high-profile appointment by the franchise for the upcoming season after they roped in Rahul Dravid as their chief coach.

With Rahul Dravid returning to Rajasthan Royals for another tenure, he is joined by his former colleague in the Indian team, Vikram Rathour.

Rajasthan Royals appointed Vikram Rathour as their batting coach for the upcoming season. The former India opener will reunite with Rahul Dravid, who was named as the head coach of the IPL franchise in September.

Rajasthan Royals have appointed Vikram Rathour as their batting coach for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Rathour, who..|News Track

Rathour’s five-year association with the national team ended, with the expiry of his contract soon after India’s triumph at the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean.