IPL & Ranji Trophy-winning Head Coach Omkar Salvi Named As RCB's New Bowling Coach

Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Monday announced appointment of Omkar Salvi as IPL franchise's bowling coach, a reward for guiding Mumbai to Ranji Tropy and Irani Trophy titles last season.

A well-known name on domestic circuit, Omkar has in past worked as assistant coach with Kolkata Knight Riders .

"Omkar Salvi, current He Coach of Mumbai, has been appointed as RCB's Bowling Coach," franchise tweeted.

"Omkar, who has won Ranji Trophy, Irani Trophy and IPL in last 8 months, is excited to join us in time for #IPL2025, after completion of his Indian domestic season duties." He is expected to join RCB after end of ongoing Ranji season, which will resume on January 23.

Mo Bobat, Director of Cricket, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, said, "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 domestic and IPL levels, he’s perfect fit for our coaching team. Omkar’s technical expertise, local knowledge and leership will d huge value to our squ and environment

In between, he will also oversee Mumbai's campaign in Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament.

Omkar, who is younger bror of former India player Avishkar Salvi, has played just one List-A game for Railways in 2005. He is contracted with Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) until March 2025.

This will be Salvi's second IPL stint after his tenure at KKR.

RCB have never won an IPL title despite participating in it since tournament's inaugural edition way back in 2008.