About Lalchand Rajput
Lalchand Rajput is a former India opener and one of the most widely travelled coaches in world cricket. He played two Tests and four ODIs between 1985 and 1987 and has since coached several national teams.
Career highlights
After his playing career, Rajput moved into coaching and administration with the Mumbai Cricket Association. He served as India’s team manager and coach in 2007–2008, a period that included the inaugural T20 World Cup win.
He has been head coach of Afghanistan (2016–2017), Zimbabwe (2018–2022) and, since 2024, the United Arab Emirates.
What audiences love about Lalchand
Cricketers respect Rajput for his calm, player-friendly coaching style.
His work with emerging nations has raised his global profile.
Coaching in very different cricket cultures, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe and the UAE, has given him rare experience in building teams from the ground up, a story that resonates with business audiences.
Why brands work with Lalchand Rajput
Rajput offers international coaching experience and leadership insight. He suits corporate talks, coaching programmes and cricket media.
Campaigns that suit Lalchand Rajput
- Corporate leadership talks
- Cricket academies
- Sports media
- Mumbai brands
- International events
Planning a campaign with Lalchand
Expert-led content suits Rajput.
Booking Lalchand Rajput through CelebrityHai
Share your brand, deliverables, dates, city and budget range. CelebrityHai checks interest and availability with Lalchand’s team and manages negotiation, contracts and coordination.
Quick answers
Which national teams has Lalchand Rajput coached? India, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and the UAE.
How many Tests did he play? Two.
When was he involved with India? 2007–2008.
How quickly can a booking with Lalchand be confirmed? Simple appearances can sometimes be confirmed within days, while campaigns involving shoots, multiple deliverables or long usage periods usually take a few weeks. Sharing your brief, dates and budget range early helps Lalchand’s team respond faster.
What should our brief to Lalchand include? The brand and product, the deliverables you need, preferred dates and city, the platforms and duration of usage, and a budget range. For active players, also mention any match or tournament windows you want to avoid.
Will Lalchand review the script? Yes. Scripts, product claims and creative are shared with Lalchand’s team for approval before the shoot, which is standard for celebrity campaigns.
Can Lalchand do social media posts for a brand? Yes, subject to approval. Instagram posts, reels and stories are commonly bundled with endorsement and appearance deals, and the number of posts, captions and tagging are agreed in the contract.
Is Lalchand available for events outside the season? Appearances in other cities can be arranged depending on schedule. Travel, stay and the appearance window are agreed upfront so the day runs smoothly.
Can we book Lalchand for a virtual appearance? Video messages, live sessions and recorded greetings are often possible and can be a cost-effective option for internal events, launches and digital campaigns.
How is Lalchand Rajput’s fee decided? Fees are not published. They depend on the deliverables, shoot or appearance days, usage rights, platforms, territories, campaign length and any category exclusivity, and they are confirmed with Lalchand’s team for each brief.
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; Lalchand Rajput’s team decides which briefs they accept.
- Brand endorsement
- Brand ambassador
- TV commercial
- Digital or social campaign
- Product launch
- Corporate event
- Public event or performance
- Commercial shoot or other
Fees are not published. They depend on deliverables, usage rights, duration and dates, and are confirmed with the talent’s team for your brief.
