Watch: Vinod Kambli warmly praises Sunil Gavaskar despite his struggles to walk

Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli She recently faced a serious health challenge as she was admitted to Akroti Health City Hospital in Thane due to high fever. The status of the cricket legend has been of interest to fans and the cricket fraternity. However, after receiving medical attention, Kambli was discharged from the hospital and began his recovery journey. Although his condition improved, he appeared visibly weak and had difficulty walking during the 50th anniversary celebration of the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

A touching moment by Vinod Kambli with Sunil Gavaskar

Wankhede Stadium has been a historic venue for cricketing greats, from Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar For modern stars like Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane. For Kambli, this land has a special place in his heart. The stadium has witnessed many of his cricketing achievements and milestones. At the party you organized Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA)Kambli was honored for his contributions to the sport.

During the event, Kambli made a touching gesture by walking towards Gavaskar, one of his cricketing stars, to touch his feet as a sign of respect. The moment underscored his deep admiration for Gavaskar, but also highlighted Kambli’s physical difficulties, as he was clearly struggling to walk. Despite this, fans and fellow cricketers were relieved to see him on the road to recovery.

Here is the video:

Good to see the great Vinod Kambli walking on his feet 🙏🙏#50 years old Wankhede#vinodcampli pic.twitter.com/ckqsFRSkoa

– Kumar (@kumarllamani) January 13, 2025

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Advice for aspiring cricketers

Reflecting on his fond memories at Wankhede Stadium, Kambli recalls scoring his first hundred against his team England In this place, which marked the beginning of hundreds of others in his career. “I remember smashing my first hundred here against England and then I went on to score many more hundreds in my careerHe said.

Kambli advised aspiring cricketers to constantly work hard, as he and Tendulkar have done since childhood, to fulfill their dreams of playing for India. “If anyone wants to play for India like me or Sachin, I advise you to keep working hard and never quit doing it because that is what Sachin and I have done since our childhood days. The former batsman said on the occasion.

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