RCB sign Omkar Salvi as men’s bowling coach for IPL 2025

RCB Names Omkar Salvi as Bowling Coach for IPL 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have appointed Omkar Salvi as the new men's bowling coach for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Notable Experience

• Guided Mumbai senior men's side to their first Ranji Trophy title in eight years
• Successfully led Mumbai to an Irani Cup win against Rest of India
• Part of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) coaching staff during their 2024 IPL title win

Expected Impact at RCB

• Set to start his stint at the end of the ongoing Indian domestic season
• Expected to bring a boost to RCB's bowling attack and coaching staff

RCB Director of Cricket's Statement

RCB's Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, welcomes Salvi's signing and is hopeful that he will play a crucial role in changing the franchise's fortunes.

"We're thrilled to welcome Omkar Salvi as RCB's Bowling Coach. His vast experience, especially in developing fast bowlers, and proven success at the domestic and IPL levels make him the perfect fit for our coaching team."

Pairing with Dinesh Karthik

Salvi will be joining hands with Dinesh Karthik, who was appointed as RCB's batting coach for the upcoming season. The duo previously worked together during Karthik's KKR days.