File Pic: Vinod Kambli (TOI Photo)

Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli continues to battle health challenges, with his younger brother Virendra Kambli offering an emotional update on his condition. Kambli, who represented India in 17 Tests and 104 ODIs, was admitted to Akruti Hospital in Thane in December 2024 due to a urinary infection and cramps. He is now back home in Bandra, but recovery remains slow.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!“He is at home right now. He is getting stable, but his treatment is on. He is having difficulty speaking. It will take him time to recover. But he is a champion, and he will come back. He will start walking and running, hopefully. I have a lot of faith in him. I hope you can see him back on the ground,” Virendra said on The Vickey Lalwani Show.

Virendra also appealed to fans to pray for his elder brother’s recovery. “He underwent rehab for 10 days. He got an entire body check-up done, including brain scans and a urine test. The results were fine; there weren’t too many issues, but since he couldn’t walk, he was advised to undergo physiotherapy. He still slurs in his speech, but he is getting better. I just want to tell people to pray for him, so that he gets better. He needs your love and support,” he added.Amid health concerns, the 53-year-old is also grappling with financial troubles. His wife Andrea Hewitt recently revealed that she had considered separating but chose to stay by his side during this difficult phase. Kambli, once regarded as one of Indian cricket’s brightest batting talents, now faces a long road to recovery — with his family’s hope and support serving as his strongest pillars.