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Observer
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Kulkarni named as deputy head coach of Oman Cricket
Muscat: Oman Cricket (OC) appointed Sulakshan Kulkarni as the Deputy Head Coach of the Oman Men's Cricket Team. A seasoned cricketing mind and former first-class cricketer, Kulkarni brings with him over two decades of elite coaching experience and a deep understanding of the game, having contributed significantly to Indian domestic cricket and International assignments. A former Mumbai stalwart, Kulkarni played first-class cricket from 1985 to 2002, sharing the dressing room with legends such as Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar. He also boasts an illustrious record with seven Ranji Trophy and Irani Cup titles with Mumbai, as a player and coach then. He was also named among the probable squad in India's 1987 World Cup squad. His coaching portfolio spans across top Indian domestic teams including Mumbai, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra. Under his guidance, Mumbai lifted both the Ranji Trophy and the Deodhar Trophy, while West Zone emerged victorious under his strategic leadership. Sulakshan, a gritty batter and a elite coach, has played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of numerous international stars such as Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, Suryakumar Yadav, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Avishkar Salvi. In 2018, he also served as the Batting Consultant for Nepal, during the ICC World Cup Qualifiers Division II, where Nepal secured ODI status for the first time in its history. With over 20 years of coaching experience for National, International and IPL teams, Sulakshan Kulkarni's appointment underscores Oman Cricket's commitment to building a strong and competitive team structure with solid backroom staff led by Duleep Mendis ahead of key international fixtures such as the ICC EAP Asia Qualifier Final and the on-going cycle of the ICC CWC League 2, both of which are a step to the T20 World Cup 2026 and Cricket World Cup 2027 respectively. Oman Cricket extends a warm welcome to Kulkarni and looks forward to his valuable contribution in elevating the performance and development of our national cricket team.
Muscat Daily
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Muscat Daily
Sulakshan Kulkarni appointed deputy head coach of Oman men's cricket team
Muscat – Oman Cricket is pleased to announce the appointment of Sulakshan Kulkarni as the deputy head coach of the Oman men's cricket team. A seasoned cricketing mind and former first-class cricketer, Kulkarni brings with him over two decades of elite coaching experience and a deep understanding of the game, having contributed significantly to Indian domestic cricket and international assignments. A former Mumbai stalwart, Kulkarni played first-class cricket from 1985 to 2002, sharing the dressing room with legends such as Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar. He also boasts an illustrious record with seven Ranji Trophy and Irani Cup titles with Mumbai, as a player and coach then. He was also named among the probable squad in India's 1987 World Cup squad. His coaching portfolio spans across top Indian domestic teams, including Mumbai, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra. Under his guidance, Mumbai lifted both the Ranji Trophy and the Deodhar Trophy, while West Zone emerged victorious under his strategic leadership. Kulkarni, a gritty batter and an elite coach, has played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of numerous international stars such as Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, Suryakumar Yadav, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Avishkar Salvi. In 2018, he also served as the Batting Consultant for Nepal, during the ICC World Cup Qualifiers Division II, where Nepal secured ODI status for the first time in its history. With over 20 years of coaching experience for National, International and IPL teams, Kulkarni's appointment underscores Oman Cricket's commitment to building a strong and competitive team structure with solid backroom staff led by Duleep Mendis ahead of key international fixtures such as the ICC EAP Asia Qualifier Final and the on-going cycle of the ICC CWC League 2, both of which are a step to the T20 World Cup 2026 and Cricket World Cup 2027 respectively. Oman Cricket extends a warm welcome to Kulkarni and looks forward to his valuable contribution in elevating the performance and development of our national cricket team.
News18
20-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Sulakshan Kulkarni Named Deputy Head Coach Of Oman Men's Cricket Team
Last Updated: Kulkarni's tenure with the team will officially begin with the T20 World Cup Qualifiers, which Oman will host from October 8 to 18. Former Mumbai wicketkeeper Sulakshan Kulkarni has been appointed as the deputy head coach of the Oman men's national cricket team. Kulkarni's role will be crucial as the team aims to qualify for the 2026 T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place in India and Sri Lanka in February and March of the following year. Oman Cricket confirmed the appointment via social media post on Sunday. Taking to X, the cricket association wrote, 'We're pleased to welcome Sulakshan Kulkarni as the Deputy Head Coach of the Oman Men's National Team! A seasoned coach with a wealth of domestic and international experience, Kulkarni brings depth and able leadership to our coaching setup as we prepare for the upcoming journey on the global stage." His tenure with the team will officially begin with the T20 World Cup Qualifiers, which Oman will host from October 8 to 18. Duleep Mendis, a former wicketkeeper-batter for Sri Lanka, will continue to serve as the head coach of the Oman national cricket team. Kulkarni, who played 65 First-Class matches and 13 List A games, brings extensive experience to his new position. He has previously worked as the head coach for several domestic teams, including Maharashtra, Mumbai, Tamil Nadu, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh. Notably, he led Mumbai to a Ranji Trophy victory in the 2012-13 season and was the head coach for the Maharashtra Ranji team last season. Oman has already secured qualification for the Asia Cup in September, although the final status of the tournament remains uncertain and depends on an upcoming Asian Cricket Council meeting. This appointment marks the second time that Oman Cricket has added an Indian, and specifically a Mumbaikar, to its support staff, following Omkar Salvi's tenure as the team's bowling coach a few years ago. The 58-year-old Kulkarni is expected to bring both experienced leadership and strategic contributions to Oman's cricket ambitions. (With IANS Inputs) view comments First Published: July 20, 2025, 18:36 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Cricket: Sulakshan Kulkarni appointed Oman's deputy head coach ahead of T20 WC qualifiers
Sulakshan Kulkarni Mumbai: Former Mumbai wicketkeeper Sulakshan Kulkarni has been appointed as the deputy head coach of the Oman men's cricket team. Announcing Kulkarni's appointment on Sunday, Oman Cricket posted on social media: 'We're pleased to welcome Sulakshan Kulkarni as the Deputy Head Coach of the Oman Men's National Team! A seasoned coach with a wealth of domestic and international experience, Kulkarni brings depth and able leadership to our coaching setup as we prepare for the upcoming journey on the global stage. ' Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Former Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batsman Duleep Mendis is the head coach of the Oman cricket team. Kulkarni's first task will be to help Oman qualify for the T20 World Cup in India & Sri Lanka in February-March next year. Oman will host the T20 World Cup Qualifiers from October 8 to 18 this year. Oman have already qualified for the Asia Cup in September, though the fate of the tournament remains uncertain and will be known only next week after a meeting of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). 'It's an opportunity to coach an international team that is doing well. I hope my experience will help Oman cricket grow further,' Kulkarni told TOI. India camp hit by more injuries, Playing XI TENSION before Manchester Test vs England Kulkarni was the head coach of the Maharashtra Ranji team last season. He has also served as the head coach of Mumbai, Tamil Nadu, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh in the past. This is the second time Oman Cricket has recruited an Indian — and a Mumbaikar — for its support staff. A few years ago, former India and Mumbai pacer Omkar Salvi served as Oman's bowling coach. Kulkarni, 58, had earlier coached Mumbai for three seasons, leading them to the Ranji Trophy title in the 2012-13 season. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Times of Oman
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Oman Cricket season begins
Domestic cricket is one of the key pillars which showcases the depth of cricket in Oman and the recent rise of Oman Cricket (OC) at the international level has a lot to do with the versatile competition and robust structure of domestic cricket in the league. Following the summer break, Oman Cricket is set to get the ball rolling with the 2025-26 season set to resume from August 15 for Premier Division with the exciting Oman D20 and September 5 for other senior teams. OC has begun the process of teams' registration for the new season and the doors opened for registration this weekend. Interested teams may register before or by August 3 for all divisions and the last date of players' registration is August 10. For the registration, teams can do it online on > registrations or contact Zeeshan Siddique (+968 92204745) for any related queries. OC Chief Development Officer (CDO) Duleep Mendis hopes for an exciting season and said: 'We have seen an improvement in the quality of cricket being played in the domestic cricket leagues. We have seen great progress from the domestic teams to rise through the ranks. Furthermore, we have been able to pick a few new players in the national teams based on their performance in the domestic league. We hope to have another entertaining season with intense and closely fought matches.' Last season, Oman Cricket witnessed the participation of a total of 60+ teams across all divisions, beginning from the Premier to the lowest I division. Mendis, in excitement of noticing the surge in playing the sport in the country, said 'We expect enthusiasm to reflect in the seasons registrations this season as Oman has been one of the forefronts in terms of teams performance at International level and with our development initiatives gathering more interest, we hope to have more participation.' Mendis thanked the sponsors for their strong support to domestic cricket as 'without the support of corporates and business houses we would not be able to promote the way we are doing now.' Oman Cricket currently has opened the registrations for the Senior Cricket Season and will open the registration for junior cricket and women's cricket in due course shortly.
