Vikram Rathour, known for his coaching stint with the Indian national team, is all set to bring his expertise to the Rajasthan Royals as he reunites with Rahul Dravid, now at the helm of the team. Rathour, who recently concluded a successful five-year term with the Indian squad under Ravi Shastri and later Dravid, joins the Royals after his contract with the national team ended post the T20 World Cup victory in the Caribbean.
Dravid expressed his confidence in Rathour's technical acumen, composed approach, and profound knowledge of Indian playing conditions, highlighting him as an ideal addition to the Royals' support staff.Having previously collaborated with Rathour, Dravid praised their successful partnership that led India to significant accomplishments and expressed his excitement to work together once again. Rathour, having been associated with the Punjab Kings in a coaching capacity previously, brings a wealth of experience from his cricketing career and was also actively involved in coaching with New Zealand's setup in preparation for subcontinental Tests.
Excited about this new chapter with the Royals, Rathour looks forward to contributing to the development of young talents and striving towards creating a championship-winning squad.Rathour's cricketing journey saw him excel as a prolific run-scorer for Punjab, with a majority of his first-class runs coming for the state team. Despite a brief international playing career comprising six Tests and seven ODIs from 1996 to 1997, Rathour's coaching prowess and commitment to nurturing talent make him a valuable asset in Rajasthan Royals' quest for building a formidable team and producing top-class players for both the franchise and the nation.