MUMBAI: Vinod Kambli, the former Indian cricketer, was discharged from Akruti Hospital in Thane on January 1 after recovering from health complications. The 52-year-old cricketer was admitted on December 21 after experiencing severe health deterioration. Doctors diagnosed him with a urine-related disease and brain clots, which required immediate attention.
Emerging from the hospital dressed in India’s new ODI jersey, Kambli greeted fans with a wave, signaling a positive recovery. He walked with the support of friends and family and wished everyone a Happy New Year. In a heartfelt appeal, he urged his well-wishers to avoid alcohol, emphasizing its role in maintaining good health.
Kambli’s cricketing journey remains remarkable. He played 121 international matches for India from 1991 to 2000, amassing 1084 runs in 17 Tests at an average of 54.20. His double century against England in 1993 at Wankhede Stadium stands out among his four Test centuries. In ODIs, he scored 2477 runs across 104 matches, including two centuries and 14 fifties.
Domestically, Kambli dominated with nearly 10,000 first-class runs at an average of 59.67, including 46 centuries. His last professional match was in 2004.
Kambli’s recovery brought relief to his fans, and his appeal to abstain from alcohol resonated widely as he begins a healthier chapter in his life.
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