India’s Vikram Rathour appointed as Sri Lanka’s Consultant batting coach

January 8, 2026 at 5:47 PM

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the appointment of former India Batting Coach Vikram Rathour as the Batting Coach of the Sri Lanka National Team. 

Issuing a statement, the SLC said Vikram Rathour has been appointed on a consultancy basis, with a primary focus on the team’s preparation for the ICC Men’s T20I World Cup 2026. 

A former India international who represented the country in Tests and One-Day Internationals, Rathour will assume duties on 18th January 2026 and will remain with the team until 10th March 2026. 

He previously served as the Batting Coach of the Indian Men’s Team across all formats from September 2019 to July 2024. 

Vikram’s coaching qualifications are BCCI Level 3, Cricket Australia Level 3, and England & Wales Cricket Board Level 1.

He is currently working with the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League, serving as the Lead Assistant Coach. (Newswire)