Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/04/1978 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Latest News about Omkar Salvi
03/2025
Omkar Salvi's tenure as head coach of Mumbai's senior men's team ended in March 2025 after leading them to the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy victory. This concluded his successful stint in domestic cricket coaching. He transitioned from this role to pursue opportunities in the IPL.
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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 |
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. |