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 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.

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.

Vikram Rathour served as India's batting coach in the set-up under Rahul Dravid as they guided Rohit Sharma and Co to victory in the T20 World Cup earlier this year.

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

Rajasthan Royals have appointed former India batting coach Vikram Rathour as the side’s new batting coach. The move reunites Rathour, a former India opener and selector, with Rahul Dravid at the franchise,

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Vikram Rathour served as India's batting coach in the set-up under Dravid as they guided Rohit Sharma and Co to victory in the T20 World Cup earlier this year

The move reunites Rathour with Dravid at the franchise, after their national team stints ended with a Men's T20 World Cup win