Ex-Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli hospitalised, thanks Sachin Tendulkar for continued blessings

Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli thanked his childhood friend and ex-teammate Sachin Tendulkar for the latter’s continued blessings. Kambli, who made the statement from his hospital bed, was recently admitted to the medical facility by a fan following the deterioration of his health.

The southpaw has been suffering from health issues for several months now.

“I am feeling better now… I will never leave this (cricket) because I remember the number of centuries and double centuries I have hit… We are three left-handers in the family.” Asked about the wishes he has received from his former teammates, especially Tendulkar, Kambli said, “I am thankful to Sachin Tendulkar as his blessings have always been with me,” Kambli told ANI.

Kambli is currently undergoing medical supervision at Akruti Hospital in Thane. Following a series of examinations, doctors found clots in his brain, a report from NDTV, citing Dr. Vivek Trivedi, said. Trivedi said hospital in-charge S Singh has decided to provide Kambli life-long free treatment at his medical facility.

Recently, Sachin and Kambli attended an event to mark the inauguration of their coach Ramakant Achrekar’s memorial at the Shivaji Park in Mumbai.

Considered by many as a prodigious talent, Kambli — whose career was marred by controversies — played only 17 Tests and 104 ODIs for India between 1993-2000.