Sachin Tendulkar's childhood friend Vinod Kambli struggles to walk amid health issues? Video viral

A recent video of former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli has been circulating on social media, drawing widespread concern for his health. Known as the childhood friend of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, Kambli appears to be struggling significantly with his well-being. The footage, which shows Kambli relying on others to walk, has sparked a wave of sympathy and support from fans and the cricketing community alike.

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Vinod Kambli's distressing video goes viral

The video depicts a frail Vinod Kambli, evidently battling severe health issues. An Instagram user, Narendra Gupta, highlighted Kambli's ongoing struggles in a heartfelt post: "Former cricketer Vinod Kambli is battling poor health. Vinod Kambli, a former Indian cricketer, has been open about his struggles with health issues and personal problems in recent years. He has been hospitalized several times due to various health concerns, including heart problems and depression. I hope he recovers soon and gets the support he needs!"

Vinod Kambli’s health concerns are not new. He suffered a heart attack in 2013 and subsequently underwent angioplasty to address two blocked arteries. This recent video suggests he might be facing serious health challenges once again.

Vinod Kambli's cricketing career, though cut short, was marked by remarkable performances. He played 17 Tests for India, scoring 1084 runs after debuting against England at Eden Gardens on February 2, 1993. In addition to his Test career, Kambli appeared in 104 ODIs, amassing 2477 runs with an average of 32.59. His First-Class cricket record is particularly notable, with 9965 runs at an impressive average of 59.67 across 129 matches.

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Vinod Kambli first came into the limelight when he along with his childhood friend Sachin Tendulkar registered a world-record 664-run partnership in a school match. Kambli was 17 and Tendulkar was 16 at the time. 

Vinod Kambli often found himself entangled in controversies and his problems were compounded by indiscipline. Kambli was always in and out of the Indian team and never played again after his last ODI in 2000. Kambli announced his international retirement in 2009 and stepped down from domestic cricket in 2011.