Sudhir Sakharam Naik (1945–2023) was an Indian cricketer who represented India in international cricket during the 1970s. A right-handed opening batsman, he played first-class cricket for Bombay (now Mumbai) in the Ranji Trophy and was later associated with cricket administration and coaching in Mumbai.
| Full name | Sudhir Sakharam Naik |
|---|---|
| Born | 1945 |
| Died | 2023 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Batsman (opener) |
| Domestic team | Bombay |
| International team | India |
Naik came up through the highly competitive Mumbai cricket circuit, which has historically been one of the strongest domestic systems in Indian cricket. He established himself as a dependable top-order batsman in the Ranji Trophy with Bombay.
Naik earned selection to the Indian national side during the 1970s. He was part of the Bombay team that featured prominently in the Ranji Trophy during this era. After his playing days, he remained involved in the game in Mumbai through coaching and administrative roles, contributing to the development of younger cricketers in the city.
As a product of Mumbai's school and club cricket structure, Naik is remembered as one of the openers who represented India during a transitional period for the national side in the 1970s, and for his subsequent contribution to grassroots cricket in Mumbai.