Salil Ankola

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Life Story

Salil Ankola, a renowned name in both the cricketing and acting fields in India, has had a significant professional journey, transitioning from a sportsman to an actor. He is also is a current senior National men's cricket team selector and former international cricketer who played one Test match and 20 One Day Internationals (ODIs) from 1989 to 1997 for India

Birthdate

Salil Ankola was born on March 1, 1968, in Solapur, Maharashtra

Family

Salil Ankola is married to Ria Banerjee, a doctor, and they have one son named Karan Ankola and another daughter from this union.

Age

As of 2024, Salil Ankola is 56 years old.

Height and Weight

Salil Ankola is 6 feet 1 inch and weighs around 80 kg.

Career

Salil Ankola made his international cricket debut for India in 1989 but eventually shifted his career path towards acting. He debuted in the film industry with Kurukshetra in 2000 and appeared in the TV show Chahat Aur Nafrat. During his cricket career in 2020, Salil Ankola was selected as the chief selector of the Mumbai Cricket Association. He was selector of the National team from January 2023 till January 2024.

Television

Salil's television work includes the popular show Kora Kaagaz, and he participated with his wife Ria in Sony TV's adventure show Power Couple in 2015.

Filmography

Salil's famous movies include Pitaah, Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne, Silence Please...The Dressing Room, Riwayat, Tera Intezaar, Ekta, The Power, Pambattam (Tamil)

Social Media

Salil Ankola's Instagram ID is @salilankola and he has a following of 28.1K Instagram followers.

Interesting Facts

• Salil Ankola achieved a hat-trick in his first domestic cricket match against Gujarat.
• Both Salil and Sachin Tendulkar made their ODI debut in the same match against Pakistan in December 1989.
• He last played an ODI match in 1997 against South Africa at Durban.
• Ankola had a struggle with alcoholism and depression for which he went to rehab in 2008.
• A Twenty20 benefit match was arranged by Indian cricketers to support him in 2010.