Ishika Aggarwal
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have announced the appointment of Omkar Salvi as the new bowling coach for their men’s team ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Salvi, renowned for his coaching success on the domestic circuit, led Mumbai to their first Ranji Trophy title in eight years and an Irani Cup triumph in the same season.
The 46-year-old also had a brief yet impactful stint with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) during their IPL-winning campaign in 2024. This remains his only prior IPL coaching experience as he now gears up to join RCB at the conclusion of the ongoing domestic season.
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Mo Bobat, RCB’s Director of Cricket, expressed confidence in Salvi’s ability to enhance the team’s bowling unit, crucial for their T20 ambitions.
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“We’re thrilled to welcome Omkar Salvi as RCB’s Bowling Coach. With his vast experience, especially in developing fast bowlers, and proven success at the domestic and IPL levels, he’s the perfect fit for our coaching team. Omkar’s technical expertise, local knowledge, and leadership will add huge value to our squad and environment,” Bobat said.
Salvi will also reunite with Dinesh Karthik, RCB’s newly appointed batting coach, having previously worked together during Karthik’s tenure at KKR. The duo is expected to bring fresh strategies as RCB eyes their first IPL title. With a strong coaching setup in place, RCB fans will hope Salvi’s appointment marks a turning point for the franchise in their long quest for an IPL Title.
