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Omkar Salvi

Omkar Salvi is an Indian cricketer who has played domestic cricket. He has worked as the assistant bowling coach of Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR), and in May 2023, he was appointed as the head coach of the Mumbai team for the 2023-24 Ranji season.

Wiki/Biography

Omkar Madhav Salvi [1]Mumbai Cricket Association was born on Wednesday, 12 April 1978 (age 45 years; as of 2023) in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. His zodiac sign is Aries. He was interested in cricket since childhood and went on to play cricket for many teams in domestic cricket.

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 6′ 1″

Weight (approx.): 75 kg

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Black

Omkar Salvi (left) physical appearance

Family

He was born into a Maharashtrian family.

Parents & Siblings

His father’s name is Madhav Salvi who was also a cricketer. He has a younger brother, Aavishkar Salvi, who played for India in a few matches and was working as a coach for Oman national team in May 2023.

Omkar Salvi's father, Madhav Salvi, was also an amateur cricketer

Omkar Salvi’s father, Madhav Salvi, was also an amateur cricketer

Omkar Salvi, his wife, Sujata Salvi, his sister-in-law, Anagha Aavishkar Salvi, and his brother, Aavishkar Salvi (right to left)

Omkar Salvi, his wife, Sujata Salvi, his sister-in-law, Anagha Aavishkar Salvi, and his brother, Aavishkar Salvi (right to left)

Wife & Children

His wife’s name is Sujata Salvi. The couple has a son named Mayank Salvi.

Omkar Salvi with his son, Mayank Salvi, and wife, Sujata Salvi

Omkar Salvi with his son, Mayank Salvi, and wife, Sujata Salvi

Other Relatives

His sister-in-law’s name is Anagha Aavishkar Salvi. He has a niece as well.

Omkar Salvi's brother Aaviskar Salvi with his wife, Anagha Aavishkar Salvi, and their daughter

Omkar Salvi’s brother Aaviskar Salvi with his wife, Anagha Aavishkar Salvi, and their daughter

Religion

He follows Hinduism.

Career

Player

Omkar Salvi played cricket for the Railways team in the 2004-05 season, Karnataka Sporting Association in the 2008-09 and 2009-10 seasons, Railways Sports Promotion Board XI in the 2009-10 season, and Central Railway from 2009 to 2013.

Coach

Omkar Salvi worked as the bowling coach of the Mumbai team before joining the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as the bowling assistant coach. In May 2023, he became the head coach of the Mumbai team. He also gave training to budding cricketers at Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy in Mumbai in 2016.

Omkar Salvi (second from right) with Rinku Singh, Nitish Rana, and Abhishek Nayar of KKR

Omkar Salvi (second from right) with Rinku Singh, Nitish Rana, and Abhishek Nayar of KKR

Omkar Salvi giving bowling tips to players at Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy

Omkar Salvi giving bowling tips to players at Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy

Tattoos

Omkar Salvi has got inked the names of his wife, Sujata, and son, Mayank, on his left forearm.

Omkar Salvi's tattoo

Omkar Salvi’s tattoo

Facts/Trivia

  • His batting style was right-handed, and his bowling style was right-arm medium pace.
  • His favourite actor is Amitabh Bachchan, and his favourite film of Amitabh is Deewaar.
  • He has never played for Mumbai or India; however, players liked him during his stint as Mumbai’s bowling coach. His name was also discussed for Mumbai head coach in 2018; however, he was not selected.

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