Former cricketer Vinod Kambli admitted to hospital, condition stable but serious

Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli’s health has once again deteriorated. 52-year-old Kambli was admitted to Aakriti Hospital in Thane late on Saturday night. Although his condition is currently stable, it remains serious.

Kambli is struggling with health and financial problems

Kambli has been struggling with health and financial constraints for a long time.

• Alcohol addiction has affected his health to a great extent.
• Even in the past, he had to go to the rehabilitation center several times.
• He had angioplasty in 2012, and suffered a heart attack in 2013.

Kambli looked weak in the recent program

Kambli had recently attended a program organized in the memory of coach Ramakant Achrekar.

• There his meeting with Sachin Tendulkar was discussed.
• Kambli looked very weak during the program.
• His condition tells the story of his poor health and struggles.

Vinod Kambli’s cricket career

Kambli made his mark in cricket as a brilliant batsman.

• His historic partnership of 664 runs with Sachin Tendulkar at the school level is still remembered.
• He played his first international match for India in November 1991.
• ODI Career:
  • 104 matches
  • 2477 runs
  • 2 centuries and 14 half-centuries
• Test career:
  • 17 matches
  • 1084 runs
  • 4 centuries and 3 half centuries

Kambli’s struggle: an inspiration and a warning

As brilliant as the beginning of Kambli’s career was, his personal and professional life was equally full of difficulties.

• He has spoken openly about his organizational struggles and financial problems on many occasions.
• His life is proof that even a glittering career in sports can be marred by personal problems.