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Ahead of T20 World Cup, Rathour named SL batting coach

Ahead of T20 World Cup, Rathour named SL batting coach

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

The 56-year-old served as the India batting coach from September 2019 to July 2024. He is a BCCI level 3 coach.

Can Sri Lanka Overcome Spin Woes Against New Zealand in Colombo?

Can Sri Lanka Overcome Spin Woes Against New Zealand in Colombo?

Rediff.com4 days ago

Sri Lanka must improve their batting against slower bowlers when they face New Zealand in a crucial T20 World Cup Super Eight clash in Colombo, with both teams chasing their first win.

Rajasthan Royals unveil new captain ahead of IPL 2026

Rajasthan Royals unveil new captain ahead of IPL 2026

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Rajasthan Royals appoint Riyan Parag as captain for IPL 2026. The 24-year-old succeeds Sanju Samson, with Kumar Sangakkara and Manoj Badale backing his leadership ahead of the new season.

Celebrating India's World Champions!

Celebrating India's World Champions!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

India's World Cup winning captains -- Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepika T C and Rohit Sharma -- were honoured by the Reliance Foundation in Mumbai on Monday.

Vikram Rathour joins Dravid at Rajasthan Royals

Vikram Rathour joins Dravid at Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Rathour has played six Tests and seven ODIs and has 33 first-class centuries to his name.

Vikram Rathour joins New Zealand coaching staff

Vikram Rathour joins New Zealand coaching staff

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

While Herath has been appointed for Tests against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka as New Zealand's spin bowling coach, Rathour will be with the Kiwi side only for the contest against Afghanistan.

Can't see why Rinku can't be successful in Tests: Rathour

Can't see why Rinku can't be successful in Tests: Rathour

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

'There are lots of very talented and skilful players who are coming through the system. The only thing we need to make sure is the transition is done in a controlled manner.'

England tour will test India's new-look squad

England tour will test India's new-look squad

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Former batting coach Vikram Rathour is expecting a tough England tour for a young Indian side that is now without three stalwarts, who left the Test arena in quick succession.

Rathour attributes youngsters' success to strong domestic foundation

Rathour attributes youngsters' success to strong domestic foundation

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

The astonishing, inspiring and quick success of youngsters like Yashaswi Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan at the highest level is a good advertisement for the country's robust domestic circuit which has made them "cricket smart" who can handle Test match pressure, reckons India's batting coach Vikram Rathour.

'Too early, and unfair to compare him to Tendulkar'

'Too early, and unfair to compare him to Tendulkar'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

'We picked a young team and looking at the way they played today, I think we have a special team.'

Not Kohli... Shastri Sees Shades of This Great in Gill

Not Kohli... Shastri Sees Shades of This Great in Gill

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Gill scored a sensational 269 in the first innings and followed it up with 161 in the second-earning comparisons to Don Bradman from Shastri himself.

Rathour says no change in batting order despite Iyer failure

Rathour says no change in batting order despite Iyer failure

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Both Kishan and Iyer would be fired up to perform after not getting a run against Australia.

Rathour backs batters and pitch curator for Indore turner

Rathour backs batters and pitch curator for Indore turner

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

'To be fair to curators, they hardly got time to prepare the wicket. They had a Ranji season here and it was pretty late that it was decided the game will be shifted from Dharamsala. They did not get enough time.'

His commitment is unwavering: Dravid in a cast!

His commitment is unwavering: Dravid in a cast!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Rajasthan Royals batting coach Vikram Rathour lauded Rahul Dravid's unwavering dedication.

Rathour feels Bangladesh Tests are good practice

Rathour feels Bangladesh Tests are good practice

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

"You expect wickets to turn in the sub-continent, and after this, we will be playing an important series against Australia where wickets are expected to turn," Rathour said on the eve of the second and final Test in Mirpur.

After Vaibhav's historic ton, dad thanks Dravid and Bihar cricket

After Vaibhav's historic ton, dad thanks Dravid and Bihar cricket

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Royals invested in Suryavanshi's talent by spending Rs 1.10 crore at the mega auction last year, almost four times his base price of Rs 30 lakh.

Varun Aaron analyses Suryavanshi's lethal batting

Varun Aaron analyses Suryavanshi's lethal batting

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

'He's lucky to be part of Rajasthan Royals and under Rahul Dravid, because Rahul Dravid is one of those cricketers who almost symbolises how to keep it low-key.'

'Let him play': Bond reacts to teen star's IPL setback

'Let him play': Bond reacts to teen star's IPL setback

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Suryavanshi has the licence to express himself: Bond stands by teenager after MI setback

Rathour lauds Kohli in India's 'below par' batting

Rathour lauds Kohli in India's 'below par' batting

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

India's batting coach Vikram Rathour was all praise for skipper Virat Kohli's batting, saying he reaped the rewards for being more disciplined with his off-side play even as his team's performance on Day 1 of the third Test against South Africa, in Newlands, Cape Town, was "below par".

IPL 2025: Royals' cake smash for Vaibhav's 14th birthday!

IPL 2025: Royals' cake smash for Vaibhav's 14th birthday!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

The young star had a memorable day in midst of the busy IPL schedule as he celebrated his 14th birthday with his teammates on Thursday, March 27.

'I was clear that if the ball comes in my radar, I will hit it'

'I was clear that if the ball comes in my radar, I will hit it'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

'I was preparing for this moment for a long time and I am happy that it worked out the way I wanted.'

Batting coach Rathour assesses India's failure with bat

Batting coach Rathour assesses India's failure with bat

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

'When you are playing cricket, you will have lean phases as a batsman, so you need to get through them, you need to keep working hard and keep getting your processes right, and as a support staff we are helping them to do that.'

India failed to negotiate short ball, says batting coach Rathour

India failed to negotiate short ball, says batting coach Rathour

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

India paid the price for their poor shot selection as they struggled against the short-pitched deliveries

More Pix: The Diva Shah-Jeet Adani Wedding

More Pix: The Diva Shah-Jeet Adani Wedding

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

The couple got married on February 7 in Ahmedabad.

Rathour replaces Bangar as India batting coach

Rathour replaces Bangar as India batting coach

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Former opener Vikram Rathour will replace Sanjay Bangar as India's new batting coach while Bharath Arun and R Sridhar were expectedly retained as bowling and fielding coaches respectively.

'Rohit might forget his phone, but he never forgets his gameplan'

'Rohit might forget his phone, but he never forgets his gameplan'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

'I have never seen a captain, who is so invested in team meetings and strategies.'

Batting Coach: 'Kohli's low scores not a concern'

Batting Coach: 'Kohli's low scores not a concern'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Despite scoring just single digits in his first three matches of the T20 World Cup, Virat Kohli remains a key player for India, according to batting coach Vikram Rathour.

Rohit needs to be little more selective with his shots: Rathour

Rohit needs to be little more selective with his shots: Rathour

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

India batting coach Vikram Rathour said Rohit Sharma needs to be a 'little more selective' with his shot selection after the opener was dismissed playing the pull shot for the second time in the Test series against England.

Rahane, Rathour behind Ashwin's batting form

Rahane, Rathour behind Ashwin's batting form

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

'Ajinkya played a crucial role in telling me that I was overthinking it. That innings in Sydney really set the tone for me.'

England players stamping ball with spikes 'not deliberate', says Rathour

England players stamping ball with spikes 'not deliberate', says Rathour

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

The England team caused a flutter when two of its players tried playing a bit of 'football' with the ball during the post-lunch session on the fourth day of the second Test at Lord's on Sunday.

India's ODI middle-order an area of concern: Rathour

India's ODI middle-order an area of concern: Rathour

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

India's newly-appointed batting coach Vikram Rathour says the opening slot and performance of the middle-order in ODIs are his primary concerns as he prepares to begin his tenure with the series against South Africa.

Less tinkering, more focus on T20 World Cup, says Rathour

Less tinkering, more focus on T20 World Cup, says Rathour

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

T20 is perhaps one format where teams don't miss their star players much

How Bangar is helping Kohli redefine his game

How Bangar is helping Kohli redefine his game

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli, struggling for form, will be playing in Delhi's last league game against Railways at the Kotla from January 30.

Is Vaibhav Suryavanshi 13 Or...

Is Vaibhav Suryavanshi 13 Or...

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The 13 year old, whose official records state his birth date to be March 27, 2011, has come under the scanner for alleged age fraud.

Gambhir's style is different from Dravid, but...: Rohit

Gambhir's style is different from Dravid, but...: Rohit

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Gambhir had taken charge of the team in July and the team will be playing its first Test in his tenure.

Now Rathour's name crops up for NCA batting consultant's position, Kanitkar also in fray

Now Rathour's name crops up for NCA batting consultant's position, Kanitkar also in fray

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

It has been learnt that Rathour and Kanitkar are among the four applicants for the NCA coach's job.

Will Rishabh Pant stay put at No 3?

Will Rishabh Pant stay put at No 3?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Vikram Rathour shed light on the possibility of Pant retaining the number three spot.

Dravid Returns To Rajasthan Royals As Head Coach

Dravid Returns To Rajasthan Royals As Head Coach

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Kumar Sangakkara will continue at the franchise.

How this 13-year-old Bihar boy became a Royal...

How this 13-year-old Bihar boy became a Royal...

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

On the second and final day of the Indian Premier League mega auction in Jeddah, Vaibhav, at 13 years and eight months, became the youngest cricketer ever to be picked by a franchise. Rajasthan Royals bought him for Rs 1.10 crore.

'Need to be patient with the likes of Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer'

'Need to be patient with the likes of Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

The likes of Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer deserve patience amid their current poor run, said India batting coach Vikram Rathour on Wednesday, urging his wards to tackle England's aggression with intelligence in the second Test in Vishakhapatnam.