Bengaluru. Just before the mega auction for the new season of the Indian Premier League franchise, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team has made a major change. On Monday, the franchise announced the appointment of Omkar Salvi as its bowling coach. Under Salvi’s guidance, Mumbai won the Ranji Trophy and Irani Trophy titles last season.
Salvi, a well-known name in domestic cricket, has previously worked as the assistant coach of Kolkata Knight Riders. The franchise tweeted, “Current Mumbai head coach Omkar Salvi has been appointed as the bowling coach of RCB. Omkar was a part of Ranji Trophy, Irani Trophy and IPL winning teams in the last eight months. Now, after completing his responsibilities in the Indian domestic season, this stalwart is thrilled to join us for IPL 2025.
Announcement: Omkar Salvi, current Head Coach of Mumbai, has been appointed as RCB’s Bowling Coach.
Omkar, who has won the Ranji Trophy and Irani Trophy in the last 8 months, is excited to join us in time for #IPL2025after completion of his Indian domestic season… pic.twitter.com/S0pnxrtONK
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) November 18, 2024