5 Indian players from the 90s who turned selectors

Vikram Rathour

Vikram Rathour

A former India and Punjab opener, Vikaram Rathour replaced the pedigreed Mohinder Amarnath as national selector from North Zone in 2012. Rathour was tipped for big things in international cricket, but it never quite happened for him.

He toured England in 1996 and South Africa in 1997 and while he scored tons of runs in the practice matches, he came a cropped in the real Test. His poor technique against the outgoing ball proved his undoing in England. He failed in the chances in South Africa as well. In six Tests, he had a highest score of 44.

Although he managed two fifties in seven ODIs, the selectors lost faith in him and his international career was curtailed. Life came full circle for Rathour when he was named India’s batting coach in August 2019, replacing Sanjay Bangar.

Prominent players who made their international debut during Rathour's tenure as selector in the committee led by Sandeep Patil, include KL Rahul, Mohammed Shami and Yuzvendra Chahal.

Also, it was during Rathour's tenure as selector that Bhuvneshwar Kumar made his Test debut, during the tour of Australia in 2013.