Vinod Kambli Reassures Fans, Says He’s “Fit and Fine” After Viral Video
Vinod Kambli Reassures Fans, Says He’s “Fit and Fine” After Viral Video
Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli has allayed concerns about his health after a recent video emerged showing him struggling to walk. The video sparked worry among cricket fans, prompting two of Kambli’s close friends, Ricky and Marcus Couto, to visit him at his residence.
During their visit, Kambli assured the Couto brothers that he is “fit and fine.” In a video recorded at his apartment, Kambli said, “By the grace of God, I’m surviving. I’m fit and fine. I’m ready to bat at No. 3 (jokingly). I’ll hit the spinners outside the ground, like we used to play at Shivaji Park!”
The Couto brothers spent several hours with Kambli and his family, enjoying a home-cooked lunch and tea. They reminisced about Kambli’s illustrious career, including his fearless batting against the West Indies quicks and his memorable attack on Shane Warne in Sharjah.
Marcus Couto described Kambli as being in a “jolly mood” and singing old Hindi movie songs. While Kambli acknowledged having some health issues, he appeared to be in decent shape and was eating well. He explained that the viral video was from a few weeks ago when he felt dizzy while going out to buy something.
Kambli also gave batting tips to his son, Cristiano, who is a left-handed batter like his father. The Couto brothers spoke to several of Kambli’s friends, including former teammate Abey Kuruvilla, Mumbai Cricket Association president Ajinkya Naik, and former Mumbai captain Shishir Hattangadi.
Despite some leakage from the ceiling of his apartment, the Kambli family has reportedly adjusted to the situation. Marcus Couto, who played a key role in publicizing the famous 664-run partnership between Sachin Tendulkar and Kambli in 1988, expressed relief at Kambli’s well-being.