Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambliwho recently made headlines due to his health issues, spoke openly about his struggles and the crucial role played by his family and close friend, the cricket legend. Sachin Tendulkar. Kambli revealed the challenges he faced and how the support of his loved ones helped him during difficult times.
Vinod Kambli is facing health issues with strong support from his family
Kambli said he feels better now, and credited his wife Andrea Hewitt For her endless support. She took her husband to three hospitals and urged him to prioritize his health. daughter, Christian JesusShe helped him and his daughter when he collapsed Joanna And I stood next to him the whole time. A doctor advised him to go in for treatment.
“I'm better now. My wife takes care of me a lot. She took me to three different hospitals and said, 'You have to stay fit.' My son held me when I collapsed, and my daughter and wife stood by me the whole time. The doctor told me to come in.” Kambli said in an interview with Vicky Lalwani on his YouTube channel.
Kambli also expressed his willingness to go to rehabilitation, saying he was not afraid and felt supported by his family. “I'm ready to go to rehab. I want to go there because I'm not afraid of anything. My family is with me.” He added.
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Reflecting on Kambli's lifelong friendship with Sachin Tendulkar
Speaking about his childhood friend Sachin, Kambli admitted that he initially felt down in 2009, believing that Sachin did not support him through his struggles. However, he later realized that his frustration was misplaced and acknowledged Sachin's great support, including funding his two surgeries in 2013. Their conversation helped rekindle their cherished childhood friendship.
“At that time, it crossed my mind that Sachin was not helping me. I felt very frustrated. “But Sachin did everything for me, including paying for my two surgeries in 2013. We talked, and a childhood friendship emerged.” The left batter wound up.
The duo's bond during their school days has long been celebrated in cricketing folklore. Together, they made history with their extraordinary 664-run partnership in a school match, a record that still resonates in world cricket.
