Vinod Kambli unable to walk - shocking footage

[rangeelaraja]

This is extremely painful to watch.  Wish the BCCI could do something to support him.

 

Kambli made many bad lifestyle decisions, but no one deserves this suffering.  

 

[Lord]

Might just be drunk

[kosingh]

sarcopenia associated with cirrhosis? 

 

Regardless, this is very sad.

 

 

[javier26]

He seems to be in financial mess and health problems forever, where is all the money that he made during his playing days..

[Ultimate_Game]

Sad to see him this way but you can't really blame anyone else. He had everything going for him, and played intl cricket for India for almost a decade.

[maniac]

59 minutes ago, Ultimate_Game said:

Sad to see him this way but you can't really blame anyone else. He had everything going for him, and played intl cricket for India for almost a decade.

he needed strong mentors around him. Sachin had his brother. Kambli probably had no one to put the foot down and stop him. Even Shaw or Sarfaraz who had similar discipline issues have the backup of their respective dads.

[cricketfan28]

Hope he gets better.

[vvvslaxman]

Are there any specific conditions? Can't really tell from the video. He had angioplasty 11 years back when he was 41. 

[Chaos]

Oh man, early lifestyles destroy lot of people. But bcci is no where to be found?. Everyone needs support when u need the most, this is includin me. Mental support atleast 

[Chaos]

Guy lost it after wc in 1996, he was shocked. But CERTAIN things happen that will eff people up in life, thats when support from people you love needs to come.

[kosingh]

3 hours ago, Lord said:

Might just be drunk

 

I don't believe he is drink (although could be some serious health condition associated with long term excessive drinking). Here is another video from a few weeks ago. He seems to have severe muscle atrophy - it is like he has very little muscle mass left.

 

 

 

[vvvslaxman]

Lot of ex cricketers make money. Murali Kartik played what?  2 or 3 tests? He played county. Played for different states. Now he is a commentator. With social media influence there are many ways you can make money.  L Siva also lost his career after early burst.  Some players became selectors. Some players became support staffs. Some players became coaches. Even if you don't play for your country you should still be in touch with the game you aspired to excel. Game you loved. Tendulkar had great love for the game. That is the first and foremost requirement. THat is why he explored into other areas of cricket like bowling. Kambli probably stopped loving the game. That is why he was unable to utilize many different avenues available in Indian cricket. Gavaskar even at this age make money as a commentator.

[Ultimate_Game]

2 hours ago, maniac said:

he needed strong mentors around him. Sachin had his brother. Kambli probably had no one to put the foot down and stop him. Even Shaw or Sarfaraz who had similar discipline issues have the backup of their respective dads.

 

Tendulkar did help him a lot. He made multiple comebacks into the team thanks to Tendulkar. At some point you've to take responsibility for yourself and your actions. A lot of players couldn't even get a chance of playing for India. Think of Rajinder Goel who despite being the highest domestic wkt taker didn't get a chance. Recently Sarfaraz topped Ranji averages across 3 seasons and had a mind-boggling average of near 100 but still continued to perform despite seeing someone like SKY get into the team ahead of him despite any performances.

 

All fine talking about mentors but Kambli played for a major domestic super-power in Mumbai and had all the support. The dressing room at the time was full of intl players with many around to lend a helping hand. He got his chances and had no reason to feel frustrated and let down.

[kosingh]

I believe he does get pension of 60,000 per month from BCCI in addition to some health benefits. When Ganguly was BCCI president, he had introduced some retirement benefits. 

[New guy]

3 hours ago, Ultimate_Game said:

 

Tendulkar did help him a lot. He made multiple comebacks into the team thanks to Tendulkar. At some point you've to take responsibility for yourself and your actions. A lot of players couldn't even get a chance of playing for India. Think of Rajinder Goel who despite being the highest domestic wkt taker didn't get a chance. Recently Sarfaraz topped Ranji averages across 3 seasons and had a mind-boggling average of near 100 but still continued to perform despite seeing someone like SKY get into the team ahead of him despite any performances.

 

All fine talking about mentors but Kambli played for a major domestic super-power in Mumbai and had all the support. The dressing room at the time was full of intl players with many around to lend a helping hand. He got his chances and had no reason to feel frustrated and let down.

Yeah, kambli is one of them who got enough chances and his own discipline let him down.

[singhvivek141]

6 hours ago, javier26 said:

He seems to be in financial mess and health problems forever, where is all the money that he made during his playing days..

No money can sustain if you don't have a means to keep it flowing.

On top of it his carefree lifestyle. 

[Throwaib_Chuckter]

26 minutes ago, New guy said:

Yeah, kambli is one of them who got enough chances and his own discipline let him down.

Absolutely.

 

While his current state saddens me. He emerged in a talent starved era and just needed to be consistent enough to stay on the team.

 

He had the backing of the Mumbai clique, his closest buddy and best Indian batter in the side. Circumstances couldn't get any better.

 

That he didn't become an all time great is a travesty for which he carries a majority of the blame in my opinion.

[rkt.india]

4 hours ago, vvvslaxman said:

Lot of ex cricketers make money. Murali Kartik played what?  2 or 3 tests? He played county. Played for different states. Now he is a commentator. With social media influence there are many ways you can make money.  L Siva also lost his career after early burst.  Some players became selectors. Some players became support staffs. Some players became coaches. Even if you don't play for your country you should still be in touch with the game you aspired to excel. Game you loved. Tendulkar had great love for the game. That is the first and foremost requirement. THat is why he explored into other areas of cricket like bowling. Kambli probably stopped loving the game. That is why he was unable to utilize many different avenues available in Indian cricket. Gavaskar even at this age make money as a commentator.

He is coach in Mumbai T20.

[Real McCoy]

10 hours ago, javier26 said:

He seems to be in financial mess and health problems forever, where is all the money that he made during his playing days..

 

He was playing at the top level for max 5 yrs. I don't think he would have made that much money as IPL superstars do. He also had the habit of blowing away his riches in alcohol and women. Its sad that he is in this state.

[Real McCoy]

9 hours ago, maniac said:

he needed strong mentors around him. Sachin had his brother. Kambli probably had no one to put the foot down and stop him. Even Shaw or Sarfaraz who had similar discipline issues have the backup of their respective dads.

 

There is also this possibility that Kambli with his flamboyant personality may have rejected mentors' advice during his youth. I'm sure his wellwishers would have warned him of going towards the wrong side many times. This is India in the 90s. Many people would be in your ears giving advice.