Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/04/1978 |
| Age | 48 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Latest News about Omkar Salvi
19/06/2026
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) retained Omkar Salvi as Head Coach of the Mumbai Senior Men's Team for the 2026–27 season. This decision was made on the recommendation of the Cricket Improvement Committee (CIC), acknowledging his successful leadership that secured multiple domestic titles including the Ranji Trophy and Irani Trophy.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Omkar Madhav Salvi |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6’ 1” |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Graduated |
Personal Life
| Age (as of 2023) | 45 Years |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Tattoo(s) | Names of his wife, Sujata, and son, Mayank, on his left forearm |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Madhav Salvi (Amateur cricketer) |
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| Mother | Name |
| Siblings | Brother: Aavishkar Salvi (former India player and coach of Oman national team) |
| Spouse | Sujata Salvi |
| Children | Son: Mayank Salvi |
Career
| Domestic/State Team: Railways, Karnataka Sporting Association, Railways Sports Promotion Board XI, Central Railway | |
| Batting Style: Right-handed | |
| Bowling Style: Right-arm fast-medium | |
| Coaching Roles: Bowling coach, assistant bowling coach, head coach | |
| Current Role: Head Coach of Mumbai Senior Men's Team (2026–27 season) | |
| IPL Role: Bowling Coach for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for IPL 2025 |
Favourites
| Actor: Amitabh Bachchan | |
| Film: Deewaar |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Omkar Salvi is a cricketer from India who played for Railways in domestic matches. | |
| 2. He has coached various teams, including Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Mumbai's senior team. | |
| 3. Salvi discovered a passion for cricket, particularly in fast bowling, from a young age. | |
| 4. Despite playing many games for Railways, he has not competed for Mumbai's senior team or the national team. | |
| 5. In 2016, he guided Mumbai's senior team as the bowling coach, mentoring players like Shardul Thakur and Abhishek Nayar. | |
| 6. By 2018, he assumed the role of assistant bowling coach at KKR and was also involved with KKR's cricket academy. | |
| 7. In May 2023, he was appointed head coach of Mumbai's senior team for the 2023-24 Ranji season. | |
| 8. Salvi imparts his knowledge at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy in Mumbai to nurture budding cricketers. | |
| 9. His favourite actor is Amitabh Bachchan, and he holds the movie "Deewaar" close to his heart. | |
| 10. Under his head coaching, Mumbai won the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy, their 42nd title and first since 2015-16. | |
| 11. Mumbai also won the Irani Trophy under his coaching in the 2023-24 season. | |
| 12. In November 2024, Royal Challengers Bengaluru appointed him as their bowling coach for IPL 2025 after his successful run with Mumbai. | |
| 13. Salvi played only one List-A match in his playing career but transitioned into a highly successful coaching career. | |
| 14. He is a former Railways cricketer who is now 46 years old as of 2024. | |
| 15. In June 2026, the Mumbai Cricket Association retained him as Head Coach for the 2026–27 season. |