The Times of India

Who is Salil Ankola? From Tendulkars debut partner to actor, selector and now battling depression

Former India cricketer Salil Ankola is undergoing treatment for severe depression near Pune. Ankola, who debuted in the iconic 1989 Karachi Test alongside Sachin Tendulkar, had a career interrupted by injuries and a tumor. After transitioning to acting, he returned to cricket administration before facing emotional struggles following his mother's death.