Salil Ashok Ankola audioSalil_Ankola.oggpronunciation (born March 1, 1968, Solapur, Maharashtra) is a former Indian cricketer who played in one Test (Test cricket) and 20 ODIs (One Day International) from 1989 to 1997. He was a member of the Indian cricket team for the 1996 Cricket World Cup.

Ankola was a right arm fast medium bowler and a right hand lower order batsman. He played first class cricket for Mumbai and regularly opened the bowling attack. His consistent performances for Mumbai frequently earned him a call for representing India in various tours.