Rajasthan Royals have strengthened their coaching lineup by appointing Vikram Rathour as the team’s new batting coach. This move comes shortly after the addition of Rahul Dravid as head coach, marking a reunion between the two, who previously worked together with the Indian men’s national team, achieving T20 World Cup glory. Rathour, known for his role in nurturing India’s next generation of batters, will bring his expertise to the Royals as they aim for future success.

Rathour’s appointment has been warmly welcomed by Dravid, who expressed his excitement about working with his former colleague again. “Having worked closely with Vikram, I know his technical knowledge and calm approach make him a perfect fit for the Royals,” said Dravid. “His ability to develop young talent will be crucial as we build a world-class team.”

Rathour, who has played a key role in India’s recent successes, echoed Dravid’s sentiments, stating that he looks forward to contributing to the Royals’ vision and helping develop top-class players. Rajasthan Royals are hoping to build on their runner-up finish in the 2022 IPL season and aim for their second IPL title, their first since 2008.

On a concerning day for IPL franchises, Rajasthan Royals (RR) found their Twitter account compromised, just hours after a similar hack of Delhi Capitals’ (DC) account. The hackers posted suspicious tweets, including links associated with cryptocurrency scams on the Raydium platform.

Fans were alarmed as these accounts seemed to promote fraudulent activity, creating chaos among followers. Both franchises have since been working to regain control, although worries about the security of IPL teams’ social media accounts continue to grow. This follows an earlier incident where Delhi Capitals swiftly deleted suspicious posts minutes after the hack.

The hacking spree has raised concerns about social media security within the cricketing community, with many fans urging the franchises to take swift action to prevent further disruptions. Both the Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals are likely to enhance their account security to avoid future breaches.

Rahul Dravid has been officially named the head coach of Rajasthan Royals as of Friday, September 6. Dravid, who recently completed his term as head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team, will now lead the IPL franchise.

His successful stint with India ended on a high note, as the team secured victory in the T20 World Cup held in the West Indies and the USA.

Rahul Dravid, India's legendary World Cup-winning coach, is set for a sensational return to Rajasthan Royals! 🇮🇳🤝

The cricket icon was captured receiving his Pink jersey from the Royals Sports Group CEO Jake Lush McCrum. It is believed that the RR Admin was present too,… pic.twitter.com/C6Q8KRDFgW

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) September 6, 2024

Dravid’s vast experience and leadership skills are expected to bring a new dynamic to Rajasthan Royals as they look forward to the upcoming IPL season.