Vikram Rathour is an Indian former first-class cricketer who represented the India national cricket team in the late 1990s. A right-handed opening batsman, he later transitioned into coaching and selection roles within Indian cricket.
| Full name | Vikram Rathour |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Batsman (right-handed opener) |
| Domestic team | Punjab |
| International team | India |
| Later roles | National selector; batting coach |
Background
Rathour played domestic first-class cricket for Punjab in the Ranji Trophy circuit. He built his reputation as a top-order batsman in domestic cricket before earning selection to the senior India side.
International career
Rathour was selected to represent India in Test and One Day International cricket during the mid-to-late 1990s. He featured primarily as an opening batsman. His international career was relatively brief, after which he continued in domestic cricket.
After playing
Following his playing career, Rathour remained associated with Indian cricket in administrative and coaching capacities. He served as a member of the senior selection committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), and was subsequently appointed as the batting coach of the India national cricket team.
Significance
Rathour is recognised as part of a generation of Punjab batsmen who progressed from the domestic circuit into the national side. His later involvement as a selector and as the senior team's batting coach extended his influence on Indian cricket beyond his playing days.
Related topics
- India national cricket team
- Punjab cricket team
- Ranji Trophy
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- List of India Test cricketers
References
- Wikidata entity: Q3520463