Veteran cricketer Vinod Kambli’s recent public appearance at a memorial event for legendary coach Ramakant Achrekar has sparked a wave of concern about the former cricketer’s deteriorating health.
Kambli, visibly frail and physically weak, was seen struggling during the event, particularly in a viral video where he clung to his childhood friend Sachin Tendulkar, refusing to let go of his hand. The heart-wrenching moment only deepened the worries of fans and former teammates alike.
Despite Kambli’s well-known issues with alcohol addiction, which have distanced many of his cricketing colleagues over the years, members of India’s 1983 World Cup-winning team have stepped forward to offer assistance. However, there is one crucial condition: Kambli must be willing to take the first step towards recovery.
“Kapil (Dev, captain of the 1983 team) has told me clearly that if he wants to go to rehab, then we are willing to help him financially,” said former India seamer Balwinder Singh Sandhu.
“However, he has to check into rehab himself first. Only if he does that, we are ready to foot the bill, irrespective of how long the treatment lasts,” Sandhu added.
