Rathour Named Sri Lanka Batting Coach for T20 World Cup

• Former India batting coach Vikram Rathour appointed Sri Lanka's batting coach for the T20 World Cup.
• His appointment is on a consultancy basis, primarily focusing on the ICC Men's T20I World Cup 2026 preparation.
• Rathour will assume charge on January 18 and remain with the team until March 10.
• He previously served as India's batting coach from September 2019 to July 2024 and is a BCCI Level 3 coach.
• The T20 World Cup, for which he is appointed, begins February 7 and will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

Why It Matters: Former India coach Vikram Rathour joins Sri Lanka as batting coach for the upcoming T20 World Cup.