Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli faced yet another health problem as he was admitted to Akriti Hospital in Thane after his health deteriorated on Saturday night (December 21). He is currently reported to be stable but remains in critical condition.
Recently, Kambli, who has been facing multiple health problems in recent years, made a rare public appearance at the unveiling of Ramakant Achrekar's statue at Mumbai's Shivaji Park. More details about the 52-year-old's condition are awaited.
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Vinod Kambli hospitalized after his health deteriorated
A report by news agency IANS says, “Cricketer Vinod Kambli's condition deteriorated again, leading to his admission to Akriti Hospital in Thane late on Saturday evening. His condition is now stable but remains critical.”
In pictures: Cricketer Vinod Kambli's condition deteriorated again, leading to his admission to Akriti Hospital in Thane late on Saturday evening. His condition is now stable but remains critical. pic.twitter.com/7NBektzQ54
— IANS (@ians_india) December 23, 2024
Kambli is said to have undergone a CT scan and other tests at Akriti Hospital in Thane and told the doctor that he was suffering from urinary problems and had recently come out of rehab. Kambli is out of danger now but still receiving treatment at Thane Hospital.
1983 World Cup winners promise to help Vinod Kambli
After Vinod Kambli's recent health issues came to light during an event earlier this month, members of India's 1983 World Cup-winning team extended their support. Even former Indian captains Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar both offered their help but put a condition on Kambli that the former batsman would have to be rehabilitated to receive their support.
Meanwhile, Kambli shared details about his ongoing health struggles. The former Indian batsman revealed that he had to deal with a severe urinary problem, which caused him significant suffering. Last month, Kambli's condition worsened leading to his collapse.
Kambli's son Jesus Cristiano was there to support him, along with his wife and daughter. He was later advised by doctors to be hospitalized for treatment. Kambli also mentioned that he underwent two heart surgeries in 2013, during which Sachin Tendulkar offered him financial help.
Vinod Kambli said in an interaction on Vicky Lalwani's YouTube channel, “I was suffering from a urine problem. It just flowed. My son, Jesus Cristiano, picked me up and brought me back to my feet. My daughter, who is 10 years old, and my wife came to help me. This happened a month ago. My head began to spin; I tripped and fell. The doctor told me to be hospitalized.”
Kambli also said during the interaction, “I am ready to go to rehab. I want to go there because I'm not afraid of anything. My family is with me. Ajay Jadeja is a very good friend of mine. He came to meet me and said, “Come on, stand up.” I've had a lot of people call me lately. Everyone saw me. BCCI will surely help you. Abey Kuruvilla is at BCCI; he is related to me and also related to my wife”.
Notably, Kambli played 17 Tests and 104 ODIs for India during his nine-year career. He scored four centuries in Test cricket, including two double centuries. Kambli was the first Indian to score consecutive double centuries in Test cricket.