Is Omkar Salvi the Right Choice for Mumbai's Senior Men’s Team Coach?
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Synopsis
In an exciting announcement, the Mumbai Cricket Association has retained Omkar Salvi as the head coach for the senior men’s team for the 2025/26 domestic season. With significant achievements in the past and a strong coaching background, his leadership promises to bring continued success for Mumbai cricket.
Key Takeaways
- Omkar Salvi continues as head coach for the 2025/26 season.
- Mumbai won the Irani Cup and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy last season.
- Sanjay Patil remains the chairman of the senior men’s selection committee.
- New coaching appointments include Ankeet Chavan for Under-14.
- Coaching staff aims to build on past successes and develop young talent.
Mumbai, July 2 (NationPress) Omkar Salvi has been confirmed as the head coach of the Mumbai senior men’s team for the upcoming 2025/26 domestic season, as announced by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Wednesday. Additionally, Sanjay Patil will continue as the chairman of the senior men’s selection committee.
During the 2024/25 domestic season, Salvi's leadership led to a remarkable achievement, with Mumbai clinching the Irani Cup for the first time in 27 years and also winning the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, alongside reaching the semi-finals of the Ranji Trophy. Salvi enters the new season with experience as the bowling coach for the IPL 2025 champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
“His remarkable coaching and leadership over the previous two seasons have significantly contributed to the team’s impressive performances. His talent for maximizing player potential has been outstanding,” commented MCA president Ajinkya Naik.
Furthermore, the MCA has appointed former left-arm spinner Ankeet Chavan as the head coach for the Mumbai Under-14 men’s team. Chavan was among three Rajasthan Royals players banned for life due to their involvement in the 2013 spot-fixing scandal.
Following the reduction of their ban to seven years, Chavan resumed competitive cricket in Mumbai with Karnataka Sports Club and subsequently passed his Level-1 coaching exam. Throughout his playing career, Chavan made 13 appearances in the IPL and played 18 first-class matches and 20 List A games for Mumbai.
Mumbai Coaches and Selectors for the 2025-26 Domestic Season
Men’s Head Coaches
Senior: Omkar Salvi, U-23: Kiran Powar, U-19: Sandesh Kawle, U-16: Nilesh Masurkar, and U-14: Ankeet Chavan.
Selection Committees
Senior: Sanjay Patil (Chairman), Ravi Thaker, Jitendra Thackeray, Vikrant Yeligati, and Deepak Jadhav.
Under-19: Ravi Kulkarni (Chairman), Prashant Sawant, Zulfiqar Parkar, Amit Dani, and Umesh Gotkhindikar.
Under-16: Mandar Phadke (Chairman), Jude Singh, Sudhakar Harmalkar, Amol Bhalekar, and Jayprakash Jadhav.
Under-14: Shridhar Mandale (Chairman), Azim Khan, Santosh Jagtap, Manish Bangera, and Sunil Kulkarni.
Women’s Head Coaches
Senior: Sunetra Paranjape, U-23: Ajay Kadam, U-19: Sunil Gawad, and U-15: Vikas Satam
Selection Committees
Senior: Laya Francis (Chairperson), Aparna Chavan, Shraddha Chavan, Kalpana Cardoso, and Sangeeta Kamat.
Under-19: Sunita Singh (Chairperson), Sheetal Sakru, Veena Paralkar, Kalpana Murkar, and Seema Pujare.
Under-15: Manish More (Chairman), Ashish Mahadeshwar, Swati Patil, Nancy Daruwala, and Nilima Patil.
Point of View
I believe retaining Omkar Salvi as the head coach is a strategic move for Mumbai cricket. His proven track record and ability to inspire players can rejuvenate the team’s performance. The MCA's decision reflects a commitment to building on past successes and fostering young talent in the sport.
NationPress
03/07/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What achievements did Mumbai cricket have in the last season?
Under Omkar Salvi's coaching, Mumbai won the Irani Cup after a lengthy gap and also secured the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Who is the chairman of the senior men's selection committee?
Sanjay Patil has been retained as the chairman of the senior men's selection committee.
Who has been appointed as the head coach for the Mumbai Under-14 team?
Ankeet Chavan has been appointed as the head coach of the Mumbai Under-14 men’s team.
