Sri Lanka cricket team have appointed former India batting coach Vikram Rathour ahead of the T20 World Cup 2025. Rathour was the batting coach for the Men in Blue during Rahul Dravid’s tenure as head coach and was a part of the T20 World Cup winning Indian team in 2024. SL, who are co-hosts of the marquee event, will kick-start their WC campaign by taking on Ireland on February 8.
Rathour appointed Sri Lanka batting coach before T20 World Cup
As per reports, Sri Lanka have roped in Rathour in the lead up to the T20 World Cup. The former India coach is set to join the side by January 15. Sri Lanka, who unveiled their 15-member squad on Tuesday, will take on Pakistan in a three-match T20I series starting from January 7 in order to ramp up their preparation for the T20 World Cup 2026.
Sri Lanka squad for T20 World Cup
Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Niroshan Dickwella, Janith Liyanage, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake, Sahan Arachchige, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Milan Rathnayake, Nuwan Thushara, Eshan Malinga, Dushmantha Chameera, Pramod Madushan, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushan Hemantha, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Traveen Mathew
Sri Lanka schedule for T20 World Cup
| Date | Match No. | Group | Teams | Venue | Local Time | GMT Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Feb 8, 2026 | 6th Match | Group B | Sri Lanka vs Ireland | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| Thu, Feb 12, 2026 | 16th Match | Group B | Sri Lanka vs Oman | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele | 11:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | 30th Match | Group B | Australia vs Sri Lanka | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele | 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| Thu, Feb 19, 2026 | 38th Match | Group B | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
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