Watch: Vinod Kambli sings from hospital bed, shares positive health update
Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli shared a positive health update on Tuesday, 24 December, expressing hope for a speedy recovery from his recent health setback. Kambli added that he expects to be discharged from the hospital within a couple of days. Speaking from a private hospital in Thane, Maharashtra, the 1996 World Cup team member appeared emotional as he addressed the media.
Kambli was admitted to Akriti Hospital, a private facility in Thane, on Saturday evening after his health deteriorated. From his hospital bed, he sang the motivational song ‘We Are the Champions’ and reaffirmed his deep love for the game of cricket, saying he would never turn away from it.
The former cricketer also expressed heartfelt gratitude to his childhood friend and former teammate, Sachin Tendulkar, as well as to all his well-wishers for their support during this challenging time.
“We are the champions, my friend. We will keep on fighting till the end,” Kambli sang, adding he felt better after three days of treatment.
“I am thankful to Sachin Tendulkar as his blessings have always been with me.
“I will never leave cricket because I remember the number of centuries and double centuries I have hit,” he said.
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Kambli has been battling health issues for quite some time now. A recent video of Vinod Kambli with Sachin Tendulkar went viral on social media. The two were seen attending an event honouring their childhood coach, Ramakant Achrekar. Observers were shocked by Kambli’s frail appearance and visibly poor health.
Dr Vivek Trivedi, who is treating Kambli (52), said the Mumbai-based former India batter initially complained of urinary infection and cramps following which he was admitted to the hospital in the Kalher area of Bhiwandi town on Saturday. However, after a series of examinations, the medical team supervising him at Akruti Hospital found clots in his brain, according to PTI news agency.
Kambli’s health was being constantly monitored with more medical examinations scheduled for Tuesday, December 24.
Several former cricketers, including ex-captains Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, have offered to help Vinod Kambli.
Gavaskar, speaking to India Today, said the 1983 World Cup-winning team discussed Kambli’s health struggles and that the entire group of players was willing to help the former left-handed batter.
“The 1983 team is very conscious of the younger players. For me, they are like grandsons. If you see their age, some are like sons. We are all very concerned, particularly when fortunes desert them. I don’t like the word help. What the 83 team wants to do is take care of him. We want to take care of Vinod Kambli and help him get back on his feet,” Gavaskar said.
