Vinod Kambli's 'disturbing' video goes viral, former cricketer breaks silence on 'deteriorating health condition'

A video of former Indian Cricketer Vinod Kambli is circulating on social media which has become a major reason for concern among cricket community and fans. The disturbing video shows Kambli in a visibly unwell state. The former sportsman is seen leaning on a motorcycle to stand. Moreover, he is also unable to walk on his own and was assisted by the bystanders to go to a nearby building.

#Shocking l A video of former #India player #VinodKambli goes viral in which he can be seen struggling to walk. He first takes support of a parked bike to walk after which people help him reach the place.#Heartbreaking#Cricketerpic.twitter.com/gFOebbTEMF

— Prem 🌱 (@Premkpala) August 6, 2024

For the unversed, Kambli faced health challenges over the years, including a heart attack in 2013 even though he underwent angioplasty the previous year and cleared two blocked arteries. 

As per a report by Hindustan Times, after the video circulated on social media, his friends and colleagues reached out to Kambli to check on him. Kambli spent hours recalling old times with his school buddy Ricky and first-class umpire Marcus. The former cricketer urged them not to trust social media and assured them that he was doing well. 

Marcus revealed, "During our meeting, he was in high spirits. Now, he is well on the road to recovery."

Further, he said that his (Kambli) health condition has significantly improved. The circulating video is an old one as currently he has shed excess weight and regained his appetite, he said.

Further, he added, "The whole family gathered, revelling in each other's company. His son Christiano- a fellow left-handed batter- was receiving batting guidance from his father."

Moreover, Kambli also had conversations with former teammate Abey Kuruvilla (General Manager of BCCI) and Ajinkya Naik (Newly appointed president of Mumbai Cricket Association).

After facing some health issues, former Indian cricketer, #Vinodkambli is fit and fine, and doing well. His school mate, Ricky Couto and First Class Umpire, Marcus Couto spent 5 hrs with him yesterday during which he was in good spirits and spoke to several other friends as well. pic.twitter.com/e79LpBKRoc

— Rameshwar Singh (@RSingh6969a) August 9, 2024

Notably, after a record-breaking partnership with Sachin Tendulkar during his youth days, Kambli became a rising star and made a strong start in his career. However, his test career ended prematurely and he was last seen in an international format match in 2000. Later, he continued playing in domestic cricket until 2011.