Vinod Kambli admitted to hospital in Thane due to deterioration in health

Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli has been admitted to a hospital here due to deterioration in his health. The 52-year-old was brought to the hospital by one of his fans who also owns the hospital in Bhiwandi's Kalher area in Thane district and his condition is said to be stable, even though the exact reasons for his hospitalisation could not be ascertained.

Kambli was admitted to the hospital on Saturday.

"It is because of the doctor here that I am alive... All I would say is that I will do whatever sir (referring to the doctor) asks me to. People will see the inspiration that I'll give them..." said Kambli in the hospital.


He recently made a public appearance at the unveiling of Ramakant Achrekar's statue in Mumbai's Shivaji Park. Members of India's 1983 World Cup-winning team offered support to Kambli after his health struggles became public. Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar expressed their willingness to help, suggesting rehabilitation as a condition.


Kambli recently discussed his health issues, mentioning a urine problem that led to hospitalisation a month prior.

“I was suffering from a urine problem. It was just flowing. 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 one month ago. My head started spinning; I collapsed and fell down. The doctor told me to get admitted," said Kambli in an interaction on Vicky Lalwani's YouTube channel.

He described the incident, explaining how his family assisted him. Kambli recounted experiencing dizziness and collapsing, prompting medical advice for hospitalisation.

Kambli revealed undergoing two heart surgeries in 2013, with financial support from Sachin Tendulkar.

Kambli had a nine-year international career, playing 17 Tests and 104 ODIs for India. He scored four centuries in Test cricket, including two double centuries, making history as the first Indian to achieve back-to-back double centuries in Tests.

(With PTI inputs)