Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Vikram Rathour Named Sri Lanka's Batting Coach for T20 World Cup 2026
Vikram Rathour, who used to coach India's batting, is now going to help Sri Lanka.
He will be their batting coach for the T20 World Cup in 2026.
The tournament starts on February 7 and is hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
Vikram will join the team on January 18 and work with them until March 10.
He played for India too, in 6 Test matches and 7 One Day Internationals.
Sri Lanka wants to win the World Cup, and they think Vikram can help them get ready.
Vikram Rathour appointed as Sri Lanka's batting coach for T20 World Cup 2026.
He will join the team on January 18 and work until March 10.
Rathour previously served as India's batting coach from 2019 to 2024.
The T20 World Cup 2026 will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, starting February 7.
Rathour is a former India international with 6 Test and 7 ODI appearances.
- Who
- Vikram Rathour, former India coach and player
- What
- Appointed as batting coach for Sri Lanka
- When
- Starts January 18, ends March 10
- Where
- Sri Lanka (co-host of T20 World Cup 2026)
- Why
- To prepare Sri Lanka for the ICC Men's T20I World Cup 2026
- Person
- Vikram Rathour
- Role
- Batting Coach
- Team
- Sri Lanka
- Event
- T20 World Cup 2026
- Start Date
- January 18
- End Date
- March 10
- Host Countries
- India and Sri Lanka
Sources
Meet Vikram Rathour, India’s World Cup Winning Coach Set to Join Sri Lanka for T20 World Cup 2026
Vikram Rathour To Join Sri Lanka Coaching Staff Ahead Of T20 World Cup: Report
Sri Lanka rope in ex-India batting coach Vikram Rathour for T20 World Cup - Telegraph India
