Assistant coach omkar salvi

Assistant Coach Omkar Salvi: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Assistant Coach Omkar Salvi credited Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s experience, preparation, and understanding of his own game as key factors behind the pacer’s strong campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 and emerging as a key player in the team's surge to the top of the standings.

Ahead of RCB’s away fixture against Punjab Kings on Sunday afternoon, Bhuvneshwar Kumar currently holds the Purple Cap with 22 wickets in 12 innings.

Speaking on the former India pacer's contribution to the team, Salvi said, “He did really well last season too. The role he was playing did exceptionally well for us. This season, he is in a different role, and everyone knows what a world-class bowler he is and the skills he possesses. He is just enjoying his bowling and expressing himself freely.”