Former Indian batsman Vinod Kambli has been dominating the headlines for the past few days due to his health issues. He is currently recovering from multiple health issues at Akruti Hospital in Thane, where he was admitted on December 21.
Dr. Akruti Hospital's Vivek Trivedi informed PTI that Vinod Kambli was in a critical condition four days ago due to a severe urinary infection, which led to the accumulation of pus in the bladder. The pus was successfully removed after he was admitted to the hospital.
The doctor also revealed that the former Indian cricketer has blood clots in the brain and is also suffering from hypokalemia, which means the presence of excess potassium in the blood.
Madan Lal urges Vinod Kambli to prioritize health and overcome challenges on his own
This problem that Kambli is facing is due to heart problems as he suffered two heart attacks in 2013. However, the former Mumbai cricketer is said to be stable now but is under observation at Akruti Hospital in Thane.
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Amidst the wishes and concerns from celebrities, 1983 World Cup winner Madan Lal sent a strong message to Vinod Kambli. Madan Lal urged Vinod Kambli to prioritize his health and take responsibility for overcoming his challenges.
The former Indian cricketer also stressed that Kambli needs to take responsibility for his struggles and focus on overcoming his challenges on his own. Madan Lal posted on X, “My humble request to Vinod Kamble is to take care of yourself; nobody will care; you have to fight your own battle.”
My humble request to Vinod Kamble is to take care of yourself, no one will care, you have to fight alone.
— Madan Lal (@MadanLal1983) December 25, 2024
Shrikant Shinde announces INR 5 lakh financial aid for Vinod Kambli's treatment
Ever since Kambli's health problem came to light, many have come forward to help the ailing cricketer, including the 1983 World Cup winners. Recently, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and the Shrikant Shinde Foundation have provided support to former Indian cricketers.
Following Eknath Shinde's instructions, Mangesh Chiwte, his Officer on Special Duty (OSD), visited the hospital to check on Kambli's health and spoke to the medical staff to ensure that he received the best care.
Additionally, Kalyan MP Shrikant Shinde announced a financial aid of INR 5 lakh for Kambli, which will be provided through the Dr. Foundation. Shrikant Shinde next week.
Vinod Kambli's career was marred by alcoholism, legal problems and allegations of match-fixing
The cricketing world knows that Kambli was once hailed as one of India's brightest cricketing talents and for his aggressive batting, but his journey has been overshadowed and overshadowed by controversies and his unfortunate habits.
Even Kambli has openly admitted his struggle with alcohol addiction and revealed that he underwent rehab 14 times as he used to drink heavily back then. In addition to his alcohol addiction, Kambli has faced numerous controversies over the years, involving legal and personal issues.
He was arrested for allegedly assaulting his wife, Andrea Hewitt, and was arrested for driving while intoxicated and crashing into another vehicle. Kambli also grabbed headlines by accusing former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin and others of match-fixing during the 1996 World Cup.
Moreover, Vinod Kambli faced discrimination within the Indian cricket team and even he was not helped by his own childhood friend Sachin Tendulkar during his tough times.