Overview

• Vinod Kambli collapsed in December and was diagnosed with a urinary infection, experiencing a relapse before beginning to recuperate this year.
• The Board of Control for Cricket in India covered his medical treatment, enabling him to recover from the infection by mid-2025.
• Mentors and former teammates, including Solly Adam and Nasa Hussain, have repeatedly reached out with offers of help but have received no response.
• Colleagues cite his history of alcohol dependency and past financial mismanagement as reasons for continued concern over his long-term well-being.
• Kambli’s journey from record-setting prodigy to cautionary tale underscores ongoing debates on player welfare and support after retirement.