| Salil Ankola does not smoke. |
| Salil Ankola drinks alcohol. |
| In 1988, Salil Ankola amazed everyone during his state level cricket debut against Gujarat with a hat-trick and 43 runs. |
| He and Sachin Tendulkar both made their debut ODI match in December 1989 against Pakistan at Gujranwala. |
| His last ODI match was in 1997 against South Africa in Durban. |
| During his cricket career, Salil Ankola was known for his skill as a fast bowler, specializing in good out swingers. |
| In 2000, he appeared in a popular song "Kabhi To Nazar Milao" with Aditi Govitrikar, sung by Adnan Sami and Asha Bhonsle. |
| In 2013, Salil Ankola's ex-wife Parineeta tragically committed suicide by hanging herself in their Pune residence. |
| In 2010, Indian cricketers organized a Twenty20 benefit match in Mumbai to support Salil Ankola. |
| In 2015, he participated in the adventure show Power Couple on Sony TV with his wife Ria. |
| Salil Ankola's TV serial "Kora Kaagaz" from 1998 was widely popular during that time. |
