Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Sri Lanka Hires Rathour for T20 World Cup
Sri Lanka Cricket has hired Vikram Rathour, who used to be India's batting coach, to help their team get ready for the T20 World Cup.
He will work with the team from January 18 to March 10.
Rathour has a lot of experience and has helped India win many matches.
Sri Lanka wants to do well in the World Cup, which will be played in India and Sri Lanka.
They have also hired another coach, R Sridhar, to help with fielding.
Sri Lanka's first match is against Ireland in Colombo on February 8.
Sri Lanka Cricket appoints Vikram Rathour as batting consultant for the T20 World Cup.
Rathour's engagement runs from January 18 to March 10, covering the entire World Cup window.
Rathour brings extensive experience as former India batting coach and current IPL coach.
Sri Lanka aims to strengthen their support staff with proven expertise ahead of the tournament.
Sri Lanka's first match in the T20 World Cup is against Ireland in Colombo on February 8.
- Who
- Vikram Rathour, former India batting coach, is hired by Sri Lanka Cricket as a batting consultant.
- What
- Sri Lanka Cricket has appointed Vikram Rathour as a batting consultant for the T20 World Cup.
- When
- His engagement is from January 18 to March 10, covering the entire World Cup window.
- Where
- The T20 World Cup will be held across India and Sri Lanka, with Sri Lanka's first match in Colombo.
- Why
- To strengthen the team’s preparations for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and benefit from Rathour’s experience.
Sri Lanka Cricket
Vikram Rathour
Appointment Details
Sri Lanka Cricket
Sri Lanka Cricket appointed Vikram Rathour as batting consultant for the T20 World Cup on a consultancy basis.
Vikram Rathour
Vikram Rathour accepted the role and will serve from January 18 to March 10.
- Consultant
- Vikram Rathour
- Role
- Batting Coach
- Duration
- January 18 to March 10
- Tournament
- ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
- Sri Lanka's Group
- Group B
- Opponents in Group B
- Ireland, Zimbabwe, Australia, Oman
- First Match
- February 8 against Ireland in Colombo
