Vikram Rathour

Despite Riyan Parag's quiet start to IPL 2026, Rajasthan Royals batting coach Vikram Rathour remains confident in his captain's ability to rebound. Parag has struggled for runs, but Rathour insists there's no technical issue, attributing the dip to the natural ebb and flow of cricket. He anticipates a strong comeback from the skipper.

Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi suffered an injury scare after a record-breaking century against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The 15-year-old limped off with a suspected hamstring issue, though batting coach Vikram Rathour indicated it was likely severe cramps and not serious. Sooryavanshi had earlier smashed 103 off 37 balls.

Young batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, known for his aggressive 'see the ball and tonk the ball' approach, is set to face Jasprit Bumrah as Rajasthan Royals prepare to play Mumbai Indians. The 15-year-old has carried his impressive U19 World Cup form into the current season, showcasing remarkable strike rates and averages.

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka is reportedly set to join the Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2026 as a replacement for the injured Sam Curran. This move follows a trend of players switching from the PSL to the IPL, highlighting the latter's prominence. Shanaka, who went unsold in the mini-auction, previously played for Gujarat Titans.

IPL 2026 begins March 28 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Sunrisers Hyderabad. All teams have finalised coaching staffs featuring experienced names. Andy Flower leads RCB, Stephen Fleming heads CSK, while Mahela Jayawardene guides MI. Other teams also boast strong coaching setups, setting the stage for a competitive season.

New Zealand faces Sri Lanka in a vital T20 World Cup Super Eight game. Sri Lanka's batting struggled in their last match. New Zealand's openers are in strong form. Both teams need a win to boost semi-final hopes. This match is set to be a thrilling contest.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced the appointment of former Indian cricketer Vikram Rathour as their men's team batting coach ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup this year. A statement from SLC said, "Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce the appointment of former India Batting Coach Vikram Rathour as the Batting Coach of the Sri Lanka National Team."

Rathour is a relative of U-19 national selector Ashish Kapoor, which raises conflict of interest issues. On Sunday, Committee of Administrators (CoA) chief Vinod Rai had told TOI that he would question GM Cricket Operations Saba Karim and India A coach Rahul Dravid about why he wasn't informed about this fact.

Sri Lanka and New Zealand meet in a crucial T20 Super Eight clash at Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium, with weather largely in their favour. Forecasts predict clear skies, 25°C, light northern winds, and only a 25% chance of rain, making a full match likely. Both teams will focus on batting and spin, aiming for their first Super Eight win.

'Preparation is the key to success,' goes the saying. It seems the current Indian team touring Australia has followed that to the hilt. While grit, gumption, character are all adjectives that have been used to describe India's performance Down Under, very little has been spoken about their preparation.

Rajasthan Royals have appointed Vikram Rathour as their new batting coach. Rathour, an experienced cricket professional and former India opener, joins the team after Rahul Dravid's return as head coach. The duo previously led India to major successes, including winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024.

Sri Lanka's Super 8 campaign is in jeopardy as their batting faltered against England, struggling to chase a modest total on a slow track. Facing a skilled New Zealand in Colombo, they must rediscover batting conviction to avoid a swift exit, despite some individual positives.

Sri Lanka faces New Zealand in a crucial T20 World Cup Super Eight clash, needing to improve their batting against spin. Despite bowling strengths, batting struggles persist, while New Zealand boasts in-form openers and quality spin options. Both teams seek their first Super Eight victory.

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

Jalandhar-born 50-year-old Vikram Rathour — who has caught the eye of none other than India’s junior national coach Rahul Dravid — is turning out to be the popular choice among some big names for the role of the batting coach. He is one of the 12 candidates in the fray, including incumbent Sanjay Bangar.

His candidature rejected for batting coach role with U-19 team and the NCA, former national selector Vikram Rathour has now applied for India's batting coach job, spicing up the race for the coveted post.

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 Visakhapatnam.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old, made a stunning IPL debut with a 38-ball century, showcasing his fearless approach and exceptional talent. His coach, Vikram Rathour, recognized his special abilities during trials and nurtured him. Suryavanshi's confidence and powerful hitting have impressed teammates and coaches alike, marking him as a player to watch.

An "imposing character" like Virat Kohli will not be comfortable sharing power and hence split captaincy is not something that will work, feels former England skipper Nasser Hussain. However, he does feel that the Indian team management often messes up selections as they did in World Cup semi-final against New Zealand and split coaching might be a good idea.