Quick Info
| Profession | Former Cricketer, Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 18/01/1972 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | Bombay (Now, Mumbai), Maharashtra, India |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Vinod Kambli
27/09/2026
Kambli posted a video from the Nidan Centre for Elderly Care in Thane, where he praised the medical and support staff for their care. The video renewed public concern about his health, which reports say includes a brain clot, impaired memory, and a risk of stroke.
25/05/2026
Kambli was spotted again at Wankhede Stadium during Mumbai Indians' final IPL 2026 home game, looking frail but cheerful. His wife Andrea Hewitt responded to concerns about his condition by saying he was fine, while a friend, Marcus Couto, had earlier described memory problems linked to a brain clot after a hospitalisation in Thane.
30/04/2026
Vinod Kambli was seen at Wankhede Stadium during the IPL 2026 match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad, walking with the support of two people. Fans gathered to greet him and wished him well, and the appearance drew attention to his ongoing health struggles.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Vinod Ganpat Kambli |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm (1.70 m / 5' 7") |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Bald |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | Did Not Attend |
| Educational Qualifications | 10th Standard |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
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| Political Inclination | Lok Bharati Party |
| Address | Room no. 8, Kesari Niwas, Gilbert Colony, Indira Gandhi Nagar, Kanjur Marg (E), Mumbai-400042 |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Andrea Hewitt |
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Family
| Father | Ganpat Kambli (Mechanic) |
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| Mother | Vijaya Kambli |
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Career
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| Domestic/State Team | Mumbai | ||||
| Coach/Mentor | Ramakant Achrekar | ||||
| Batting Style | Left-handed | ||||
| Bowling Style | Right arm off break | ||||
| Favourite Shot | Cover Drive | ||||
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| Awards | Indian Cricket Cricketer of the Year - 1992 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Vinod Kambli drinks alcohol. | |
| 2. He was raised in a Chawl in Mumbai with a joint family of 18 members. | |
| 3. During his childhood, he once stole to buy a cricket bat due to financial difficulties. | |
| 4. He traveled on crowded local trains from Kanjurmarg to Shivaji Park for practice. | |
| 5. Kambli and Sachin Tendulkar practiced together under coach Ramakant Achrekar at Shivaji Park. | |
| 6. They later attended Shardashram Vidyamandir in Dadar as per their coach's recommendation. | |
| 7. Kambli and Tendulkar set a school record partnership of 664 runs. | |
| 8. Kambli scored an unbeaten 349 runs in a school innings. | |
| 9. He played for India U-19 when Tendulkar debuted in Test cricket. | |
| 10. Kambli appeared in a Pepsi commercial with Tendulkar and Azharuddin. | |
| 11. He began his domestic career for Mumbai in 1989. | |
| 12. Kambli started his Ranji career with a six off the first ball. | |
| 13. He made his Test debut for India in 1991 and scored back-to-back centuries. | |
| 14. Kambli has two ODI centuries against England and Zimbabwe. | |
| 15. The 1996 World Cup marked a decline in his career. | |
| 16. His last Test match was at the age of 24 against New Zealand. | |
| 17. Kambli retired from international cricket in 2009 and first-class cricket in 2011. | |
| 18. He appeared in films and a TV series post-retirement. | |
| 19. Kambli joined a political party and contested elections in 2009. | |
| 20. In 2009, he launched 'Khel Bharti Sports Academy' in Mumbai. | |
| 21. Kambli converted to Christianity in 2010 and supported an anti-corruption campaign in 2011. | |
| 22. A biography was written about him in 2011. | |
| 23. He suffered a heart attack while driving in 2013. | |
| 24. Kambli made a guest appearance on Comedy Circus in 2016. | |
| 25. There was controversy over a tweet linking his exclusion from cricket to his caste. | |
| 26. In 2017, reports suggested he might join a political party and met the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. |
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