Dhawal Kulkarni is a former Indian right-arm medium-fast bowler whose career was built primarily around Mumbai cricket. Born on December 10, 1988, in Mumbai, he progressed through Mumbai age-group cricket before making his first-class debut in 2008 and quickly becoming one of the leading domestic seamers in India. He represented India in 12 ODIs and two T20Is between 2014 and 2016, while also playing 92 IPL matches for Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Lions. His most significant domestic achievements included four Ranji Trophy titles with Mumbai, 285 first-class wickets and a memorable farewell in the 2024 Ranji Trophy final, when he took the last wicket to seal Mumbai’s 42nd championship.
Dhawal Kulkarni Career Stats
| Format | Career | Matches | Innings | Runs | HS | Bat Avg | 50s | 100s | Wickets | BBI | Bowl Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODICareer source | 2014–2016 | 12 | — | 2 | 2 | 27.00 | — | — | 5 | 508 | 19.00 |
| T20IReconciled source snapshot | 2016–2016 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1* | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2/23 | 18.33 |
| T20Recorded matches only | 2008–2023 | 131 | 31 | 172 | 28 | 10.75 | 0 | 0 | 132 | — | 26.77 |
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Dhawal Kulkarni Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Dhawal Sunil Kulkarni |
| Born | December 10, 1988 |
| Age | 37 years as of September 30, 2026 |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Bowler |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm medium / medium-fast |
| International career | India, 2014–2016 |
| ODI matches | 12 |
| ODI wickets | 19 |
| T20I matches | 2 |
| T20I wickets | 3 |
| First-class matches | 96 |
| First-class wickets | 285 |
| List A matches | 130 |
| List A wickets | 223 |
| IPL matches | 92 |
| IPL wickets | 86 |
| IPL best bowling | 4/14 |
| ODI best bowling | 4/34 |
| T20I best bowling | 2/23 |
| Major domestic team | Mumbai |
| IPL teams | Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Gujarat Lions |
| Wife | Shraddha Kharpude |
| India Test debut | Did not play a Test |
| International status | Former India cricketer |
| Post-playing role | Mumbai bowling mentor; retired-player league participant |
Career statistics are based on the completed career record and should be distinguished from his later appearances in retired-player competitions.
Dhawal Kulkarni’s Childhood, Hometown and Early Cricket
Dhawal Kulkarni was born and raised in Mumbai, a city with one of India’s deepest cricketing systems. His early progress came through Mumbai’s age-group structure rather than through an instant jump into senior cricket.
A 2009 profile in The Times of India reported that Kulkarni lived in Chunabhatti and played for Raja Shivaji High School. The same report traced his emergence to Mumbai Under-17 cricket during the 2005-06 Vijay Merchant Trophy. His performances at that level led to a remarkable 2006-07 Under-19 season in which he helped Mumbai win both the Cooch Behar and Vinoo Mankad titles. He took 42 wickets in seven matches, including 8/47 against Tamil Nadu.
His development was also shaped by specialist coaching. Kulkarni later said that Bharat Arun had coached him at the Under-17 zonal cricket academy, while he credited Shaun Pollock with helping him develop during the first IPL season. He also discussed the influence of Australian fast-bowling coach Troy Cooley, particularly on his technical skills, fitness and pace.
Dhawal Kulkarni’s Early Development
- Mumbai Under-17: 2005-06
- Mumbai Under-19: 2006-07
- Cooch Behar Trophy winner with Mumbai
- Vinoo Mankad Trophy winner with Mumbai
- 42 wickets in seven Under-19 matches in 2006-07
- Best Under-19 performance cited: 8/47 against Tamil Nadu
- First-class debut: 2008
- India Under-19 representative
- Early specialist influence: Bharat Arun
- IPL development influence: Shaun Pollock
His early record explains why he reached senior cricket unusually quickly. By February 2009, selectors were already considering him for India’s Test squad after only one Ranji Trophy season.
Dhawal Kulkarni Family: Parents, Sister and Wife
Kulkarni’s family has appeared in contemporary reporting about his career. A 2009 Rediff interview carried a photograph identifying his mother as Pramila Kulkarni, father as Sunil Kulkarni and sister as Dhanashree Kulkarni. His father was also photographed with him in Mumbai after Kulkarni received his first India Test-squad call-up.
Dhawal Kulkarni’s Wife
Dhawal Kulkarni married Shraddha Kharpude on March 3, 2016, in Mumbai. The Times of India reported that the couple had met through a common friend about four years before their wedding. Shraddha was described at the time as a fashion coordinator.
Kulkarni later spoke publicly about the importance of his wife as an emotional support during the ups and downs of his cricket career.
Claims about additional private family details, including occupations of every relative or detailed information about his children, are not treated as established facts here unless supported by stronger public reporting.
Dhawal Kulkarni’s Education, School and Coaching Background
Kulkarni’s early cricketing education was closely connected with Mumbai’s school and age-group system. Contemporary reporting identifies Raja Shivaji High School as his school during his emergence as a young cricketer.
Some later biography websites list additional schools, but those claims are not supported as strongly by the contemporary reporting reviewed for this biography. The safer documented account is therefore that he attended Raja Shivaji High School and progressed through Mumbai’s structured youth cricket system.
His coaching network is better documented than his formal higher education. Bharat Arun was an important early coaching influence, while Troy Cooley worked with him on pace, technique and fitness, and Shaun Pollock influenced his development during the IPL.
Dhawal Kulkarni’s Youth Career and Breakthrough into Mumbai Cricket
Kulkarni’s youth career was the first major indication that he could progress beyond Mumbai’s enormous domestic talent pool.
His 42-wicket Under-19 season in 2006-07 was particularly significant. He was not simply a squad member; he played a major role in Mumbai’s age-group success. His performances led to India Under-19 opportunities and then to senior Mumbai selection.
CricketArchive records his association with India Under-19 and Mumbai’s senior teams, with his Mumbai Twenty20 career beginning in 2006-07 and his first-class career beginning in 2008-09.
Dhawal Kulkarni’s First-Class Debut and 42-Wicket Ranji Season
Kulkarni made his first-class debut for Mumbai in 2008. His first Ranji Trophy season was immediately productive: he took 42 wickets and became the leading wicket-taker of that competition season for Mumbai. Contemporary reports described him as a bowler who could swing the ball both ways and regularly strike with the new ball.
That first season changed his career trajectory. In February 2009, India selected the 20-year-old Kulkarni in the Test squad for the tour of New Zealand. The selection was notable because he had made his first-class debut only about six months earlier.
He did not play in any of the three Tests in New Zealand, so he remained a Test-squad member rather than a Test debutant.
The New Zealand Opportunity
The 2009 tour gave Kulkarni a rare chance to train and play alongside established international cricketers. He travelled to New Zealand with India’s Test group, while Indian players also participated in New Zealand domestic matches as preparation for the Test series.
The experience became an important part of his early international story: he reached the Test squad but never crossed the final selection barrier to make his Test debut.
Dhawal Kulkarni’s Domestic Career and Mumbai Ranji Trophy Success
Mumbai remained the central team of Kulkarni’s career. CricketArchive records his first-class association with Mumbai from 2008-09 through 2023-24.
His domestic career eventually produced:
- 96 first-class matches
- 285 wickets
- 15 five-wicket hauls
- one ten-wicket match
- best bowling of 7/50
- 1,793 first-class runs
- eight first-class fifties
- 130 List A matches
- 223 List A wickets
- 162 domestic T20 matches
- 154 domestic T20 wickets
The 2012-13 Ranji Trophy: A Defining Mumbai Season
One of Kulkarni’s most important domestic seasons came in 2012-13, when Mumbai won their 40th Ranji Trophy title.
In the semi-final against Services, he took 5/33. In the final against Saurashtra at Wankhede Stadium, he produced another major performance: 4/24 in the first innings and 5/32 in the second as Mumbai bowled Saurashtra out for 148 and 82. Mumbai won by an innings and 125 runs.
2012-13 Ranji Trophy final snapshot
| Detail | Dhawal Kulkarni’s contribution |
|---|---|
| Opposition | Saurashtra |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium |
| First innings | 4/24 |
| Second innings | 5/32 |
| Match wickets | 9 |
| Mumbai result | Won by an innings and 125 runs |
| Tournament result | Mumbai’s 40th Ranji Trophy title |
The performance strengthened his case for India A selection and helped keep him in the national selection conversation.
India A and the 2014 Quadrangular Series
Kulkarni’s India A career provided another important bridge between domestic success and senior international cricket.
In July 2014, he was selected for India A’s limited-overs quadrangular series in Australia. In one match against Australia A, he took 3/41. Against South Africa A, he produced an even stronger performance with 5/54 as India A won by 70 runs.
That form helped him secure another chance with the senior India side. He subsequently made his ODI debut in England.
Dhawal Kulkarni’s India ODI Career
Kulkarni made his ODI debut for India against England at Edgbaston on September 2, 2014. India won the match by nine wickets, although Kulkarni did not take a wicket on debut.
His strongest ODI performance came later that year against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens.
Dhawal Kulkarni’s 4/34 Against Sri Lanka
On November 13, 2014, Kulkarni took 4/34 from 10 overs against Sri Lanka in Kolkata. India scored 404/5, powered by Rohit Sharma’s 264, and then dismissed Sri Lanka for 251 to win by 153 runs. Kulkarni’s figures were the best bowling performance of his ODI career.
ODI career snapshot
| Category | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 12 |
| Wickets | 19 |
| Best bowling | 4/34 |
| Bowling average | 26.73 |
| Economy | 5.09 |
| Strike rate | 31.47 |
| Runs | 27 |
| Highest score | 25* |
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Dhawal Kulkarni’s T20I Career
Kulkarni made his T20I debut for India against Zimbabwe in Harare on June 20, 2016. He played two T20Is on that tour, taking 3 wickets overall. His best T20I figures were 2/23 in the second match.
His T20I career remained short:
| T20I statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 2 |
| Wickets | 3 |
| Best bowling | 2/23 |
| Bowling average | 18.33 |
| Economy | 6.88 |
| Strike rate | 16.00 |
| Runs | 1 |
| Highest score | 1* |
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Dhawal Kulkarni’s Last India Appearance and International Career
Kulkarni’s final ODI came against New Zealand in Ranchi on October 26, 2016. He made his highest ODI score of 25 not out from 26 balls and took 1/59.
His international career therefore ended with 14 appearances for India across ODIs and T20Is:
- 12 ODIs
- 19 ODI wickets
- 2 T20Is
- 3 T20I wickets
- 22 international wickets overall
- 28 international runs overall
He never played a Test for India, despite being selected in the 2009 Test squad.
Dhawal Kulkarni and the IPL: Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Lions
Kulkarni was part of the inaugural IPL season in 2008, beginning his league career with Mumbai Indians. He spent his first six IPL seasons with Mumbai from 2008 through 2013.
He subsequently represented:
| IPL period | Team |
|---|---|
| 2008–2013 | Mumbai Indians |
| 2014–2015 | Rajasthan Royals |
| 2016–2017 | Gujarat Lions |
| 2018–2019 | Rajasthan Royals |
| 2020–2021 | Mumbai Indians |
Mumbai Indians: The First IPL Chapter
Kulkarni played 33 matches for Mumbai Indians during his first stint and took 36 wickets. When Rajasthan Royals traded him back to Mumbai ahead of the 2020 season, the IPL’s official site described the move as a return to his first franchise.
Mumbai Indians ultimately became his longest IPL association.
Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Lions
After leaving Mumbai Indians, Kulkarni joined Rajasthan Royals and played for them in 2014 and 2015. When Rajasthan and Chennai Super Kings were suspended for two seasons, he moved to the new Gujarat Lions franchise for 2016 and 2017. He returned to Rajasthan in 2018.
Dhawal Kulkarni’s 2016 IPL Season
The 2016 IPL season was one of Kulkarni’s strongest campaigns in the competition.
Playing for Gujarat Lions, he took 18 wickets in 14 matches, including 4/14 against Royal Challengers Bangalore. That performance came in the 2016 Qualifier 1, where Kulkarni removed four RCB batters as Gujarat Lions defended 158, although AB de Villiers and Iqbal Abdulla ultimately took RCB through to the final.
The 4/14 remained his best IPL bowling performance.
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Dhawal Kulkarni’s 2018 IPL Season
Kulkarni returned to Rajasthan Royals in 2018 and took 18 wickets. Contemporary player profiles identify him as the fourth-highest wicket-taker in that IPL season.
His overall IPL career ended with:
| IPL statistic | Career record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 92 |
| Wickets | 86 |
| Best bowling | 4/14 |
| Bowling average | 28.77 |
| Economy | 8.31 |
| Strike rate | 20.78 |
| Runs | 104 |
| Highest score | 28 |
Returning to Mumbai Indians in 2020
In November 2019, Rajasthan Royals traded Kulkarni to Mumbai Indians. The official IPL announcement noted that he had begun his IPL career with Mumbai, played 33 matches and taken 36 wickets during his first stint.
Mumbai Indians also described him as a swing bowler who enjoyed bowling with the new ball and valued his experience.
He played his final IPL match for Mumbai Indians against Chennai Super Kings on May 1, 2021.
Dhawal Kulkarni’s Playing Style and Bowling Strengths
Kulkarni’s bowling was based heavily on movement and accuracy rather than extreme pace.
Cricbuzz described him as a genuine swing bowler who operated around the mid-130 km/h range during his international career. Other contemporary assessments highlighted his ability to move the ball, his accuracy, bouncer and yorker.
His own comments also show how his bowling developed over time. He credited Shaun Pollock with teaching him variations during the IPL and said Shane Watson helped him develop the practice of bowling around the wicket.
Key Characteristics of Kulkarni’s Bowling
- Right-arm medium-fast/seam bowling
- New-ball swing
- Ability to move the ball off the pitch
- Accuracy
- Use of the outswinger
- Bouncer as a variation
- Yorker as a follow-up option
- Tactical use around the wicket
- Experience in both powerplay and later overs
His strongest work came when conditions allowed seam or swing. That characteristic was particularly valuable in Mumbai’s domestic environment and in early-career limited-overs cricket.
Dhawal Kulkarni’s Records and Career Milestones
Kulkarni’s most significant records are primarily domestic rather than international.
Major Career Milestones
- 42 wickets in his first Ranji Trophy season
- India Test squad selection in 2009 without making his Test debut
- India A selection and strong 2014 quadrangular-series performances
- ODI debut against England in 2014
- ODI best of 4/34 against Sri Lanka
- T20I debut against Zimbabwe in 2016
- 18 wickets for Gujarat Lions in IPL 2016
- 18 wickets for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2018
- 285 first-class wickets
- 223 List A wickets
- 86 IPL wickets
- Four Ranji Trophy titles with Mumbai
- Final wicket in Mumbai’s 42nd Ranji Trophy triumph in 2024
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Dhawal Kulkarni’s Leadership and Mumbai Captaincy
Kulkarni’s role expanded beyond bowling late in his domestic career.
In 2019, he captained Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs in the inaugural T20 Mumbai League. In 2023, Mumbai selected him as captain for the Buchi Babu Tournament in Chennai, giving him a formal leadership role at senior domestic level.
His leadership responsibilities were particularly relevant because he was already one of Mumbai’s most experienced senior players. His later role increasingly involved helping younger bowlers rather than simply competing for his own place.
Dhawal Kulkarni’s Injuries, Selection Gaps and International Frustration
Kulkarni’s international career was characterized by intermittent opportunities rather than a long uninterrupted run.
In 2014, before his ODI breakthrough, he had already experienced several years of waiting. An Indian Express report described him as having been selected twice previously for India’s senior squad without playing, highlighting how difficult it had been to establish himself in the national fast-bowling group.
The 2015 World Cup period provides another example. Kulkarni was not part of India’s 15-player World Cup squad but was asked to remain in Australia as an emergency backup when Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s fitness became a concern. He therefore experienced the tournament environment without being part of the final playing squad.
Later in his domestic career, injuries also affected selection. In January 2019, Mumbai left him out of a Ranji match because selectors were managing several returning pacers who were coming back from injury.
These episodes help explain why his career statistics were much stronger domestically than internationally.
Dhawal Kulkarni’s Retirement and the 2024 Ranji Trophy Farewell
Kulkarni initially planned to retire after Mumbai’s final group match of the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy season. Mumbai’s management, selectors and coaching staff asked him to remain available for the knockout stages, and he agreed to finish the season with the team.
That decision produced one of the most memorable endings to a Mumbai domestic career.
The 2024 Ranji Trophy Final
Mumbai faced Vidarbha at Wankhede Stadium in the final. Kulkarni was brought into the XI because Mohit Avasthi was unavailable through injury. In the first innings, he took 3/15 as Mumbai bowled Vidarbha out for 105.
Mumbai eventually set Vidarbha a target of 538. Vidarbha reached 368, but Kulkarni was given the ball for the final wicket.
He bowled Umesh Yadav to complete Mumbai’s 169-run victory and seal the team’s 42nd Ranji Trophy title. It was Kulkarni’s final match for Mumbai.
Farewell match snapshot
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Mumbai vs Vidarbha |
| Competition | Ranji Trophy 2023-24 Final |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium |
| Mumbai result | Won by 169 runs |
| Mumbai first innings | 224 |
| Mumbai second innings | 418 |
| Vidarbha first innings | 105 |
| Vidarbha second innings | 368 |
| Kulkarni’s first-innings figures | 3/15 |
| Final wicket | Umesh Yadav |
| Mumbai title | 42nd Ranji Trophy championship |
| Significance | Kulkarni’s final match for Mumbai |
The final wicket was an unusually fitting conclusion to his Mumbai career. After 96 first-class matches and 285 wickets, his last appearance ended with him bowling the wicket that confirmed another Mumbai Ranji Trophy championship.
Dhawal Kulkarni After Retirement: Coaching and Mentoring
Retirement from mainstream domestic and international cricket did not end Kulkarni’s connection with Mumbai cricket.
In May 2024, the Mumbai Cricket Association appointed him as bowling mentor for the 2024-25 season across its age-group teams. The role placed him in a developmental position, allowing him to work with younger Mumbai bowlers.
Kulkarni had also spoken about wanting to give something back to cricket. In 2024, he said that he would be interested in coaching opportunities and wanted to use his experience to help younger players.
Dhawal Kulkarni in Legends Cricket
After retiring from mainstream cricket, Kulkarni continued to appear in retired-player competitions.
In 2024, he played for India Champions in the World Championship of Legends and later represented India Capitals in Legends League Cricket. During LLC 2024, he explained that such leagues provided retired cricketers with a way to remain connected to the game.
He was also reported as having been signed by India Capitals for INR 50 lakh at the 2024 LLC auction.
As of September 30, 2026, he has also been named in the India Champions squad for the 2026 World Championship of Legends. The tournament’s listed schedule begins on October 3, 2026, so this is a retired-player competition rather than a return to India’s senior international setup.
Dhawal Kulkarni’s Net Worth, Salary and Earnings
There is no dependable public financial record establishing Dhawal Kulkarni’s total net worth.
His documented cricket-related earnings include publicly reported IPL auction or contract figures. For example, Mumbai Indians acquired him at a reported base price of INR 75 lakh for the 2020 IPL season.
He was also reported as an INR 50 lakh signing for India Capitals in the 2024 Legends League Cricket auction.
These figures should not be added together as a net-worth calculation. Public salary, sponsorship, investment, tax and asset information is insufficient to establish a reliable overall net-worth figure.
Dhawal Kulkarni’s Controversy and the 2019 Match-Fixing Approach
A significant later development involved a corruption-related approach during the 2019 Mumbai T20 League.
In April 2025, the BCCI Ombudsman banned former Mumbai T20 League franchise co-owner Gurmeet Singh Bhamrah after an investigation into a corrupt approach involving Mumbai players Dhawal Kulkarni and Bhavin Thakkar during the 2019 tournament. The disciplinary action was against Bhamrah, not against Kulkarni.
This distinction is important: reporting on the case describes Kulkarni as one of the players who was approached, rather than as someone sanctioned for corruption.
Dhawal Kulkarni Career Statistics
International Career
| Format | Matches | Runs | Highest | Wickets | Best Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 12 | 27 | 25* | 19 | 4/34 |
| T20I | 2 | 1 | 1* | 3 | 2/23 |
| Test | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Domestic Career
| Format | Matches | Runs | Highest | Wickets | Best Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-class | 96 | 1,793 | 87 | 285 | 7/50 |
| List A | 130 | 533 | 39* | 223 | 5/29 |
| Domestic T20 | 162 | 225 | 28* | 154 | 4/14 |
IPL Career
| IPL statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 92 |
| Wickets | 86 |
| Best bowling | 4/14 |
| Bowling average | 28.77 |
| Economy | 8.31 |
| Strike rate | 20.78 |
| Runs | 104 |
| Highest score | 28 |
Dhawal Kulkarni Career Timeline
| Year / Period | Team / Level | Key development |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-06 | Mumbai U-17 | Emerged in Vijay Merchant Trophy |
| 2006-07 | Mumbai U-19 | Major age-group breakthrough |
| 2007 | India U-19 | Represented India at Under-19 level |
| 2008 | Mumbai / Mumbai Indians | First-class and IPL career begins |
| 2008-09 | Mumbai | 42 wickets in first Ranji season |
| 2009 | India | Test squad for New Zealand tour |
| 2013 | Mumbai | Major role in 40th Ranji title |
| 2014 | India A | Strong performances in Australia |
| 2014 | India | ODI debut and 4/34 vs Sri Lanka |
| 2015 | India | World Cup reserve/back-up role |
| 2016 | Gujarat Lions | 18 IPL wickets |
| 2016 | India | T20I debut |
| 2018 | Rajasthan Royals | 18 IPL wickets |
| 2019 | Mumbai / Rajasthan / India C | Domestic and representative cricket |
| 2020-21 | Mumbai Indians | Final IPL stint |
| 2023 | Mumbai | Captained Mumbai in Buchi Babu Tournament |
| 2024 | Mumbai | Final Ranji Trophy season |
| March 2024 | Mumbai | Final wicket in 42nd Ranji title |
| 2024-25 | Mumbai Cricket Association | Bowling mentor |
| 2024 | India Capitals / India Champions | Retired-player cricket |
| 2026 | India Champions | Named in WCL 2026 squad |
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FAQs About Dhawal Kulkarni
What is Dhawal Kulkarni’s age?
Dhawal Kulkarni was born on December 10, 1988, in Mumbai. He is 37 years old as of September 30, 2026.
Who is Dhawal Kulkarni’s wife?
Dhawal Kulkarni married Shraddha Kharpude on March 3, 2016, in Mumbai. Contemporary reporting identified her as a fashion coordinator.
Did Dhawal Kulkarni play Test cricket for India?
No. He was selected in India’s Test squad for the 2009 tour of New Zealand but did not play any of the three Tests.
How many international wickets did Dhawal Kulkarni take?
He took 19 wickets in 12 ODIs and three wickets in two T20Is, giving him 22 wickets in international cricket.
What is Dhawal Kulkarni’s best ODI bowling?
His best ODI figures were 4/34 against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens on November 13, 2014.
How many IPL wickets did Dhawal Kulkarni take?
He took 86 wickets in 92 IPL matches. His best IPL figures were 4/14, achieved for Gujarat Lions against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2016.
Which IPL teams did Dhawal Kulkarni play for?
He played for Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Lions. He represented Mumbai Indians from 2008-13 and again from 2020-21.
When did Dhawal Kulkarni retire?
Kulkarni finished his Mumbai career in the 2024 Ranji Trophy final against Vidarbha. He took the final wicket of the match as Mumbai won their 42nd Ranji Trophy title.
What is Dhawal Kulkarni doing after retirement?
He moved into mentoring and coaching-related work with Mumbai cricket. The Mumbai Cricket Association appointed him bowling mentor for the 2024-25 season, and he has also played in retired-player leagues.
Is Dhawal Kulkarni playing cricket in 2026?
He is retired from India’s senior and mainstream domestic cricket, but he has been named in the India Champions squad for the 2026 World Championship of Legends, a retired-player competition scheduled to begin in October 2026.
What is Dhawal Kulkarni’s net worth?
No dependable public source reviewed for this biography establishes a reliable total net-worth figure. Publicly reported IPL and retired-player league fees should not be treated as a complete net-worth calculation.
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