Vinod Kambli’s health continues to worsen, and it remains a major concern, even as the former India batter shows some physical improvement. Kambli is walking more comfortably and has even shot for an advertisement, but memory issues and the risk of serious neurological complications continue to worry those close to him.
Amid this difficult phase, Sachin Tendulkar has joined a WhatsApp group created by Kambli’s close friends to coordinate financial and emotional support. The effort reflects the concern and solidarity building around the former cricketer as he continues his recovery. Kambli’s doctors have warned that he remains at risk of a brain stroke. A blood clot in his brain, identified after earlier hospitalisation, cannot be removed because treatment was delayed.
While his physical condition has improved, his memory remains weak. He often remembers things only in fragments and struggles with routine tasks, including medication and lifestyle discipline.
Sachin Tendulkar Joins Support Network
Kambli’s longtime friend Marcus Couto has created a WhatsApp group that brings together close friends and former cricketers who are quietly offering support. Sachin Tendulkar has joined that group and is helping without seeking publicity. The support is not limited to Tendulkar. Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar had previously extended help, showing that concern for Kambli remains strong across the cricketing community.
Kambli has stopped drinking, which has been seen as a positive step. However, other habits remain a concern, especially because the main risk now concerns his brain rather than earlier concerns about other organs. Friends say he sometimes asks strangers for cigarettes, which has increased anxiety about his recovery. Even so, his condition has not deteriorated further over the past six months, which some close to him see as a hopeful sign.
Kambli reportedly spends most of his time at home with his family and sometimes visits care centres in Thane. Regular medical check-ups are also a key part of his routine as he works toward stability. That daily support system appears to be playing a crucial role. The WhatsApp group as a practical way to help with medical and everyday needs while protecting Kambli’s dignity.
For now, the picture is mixed. There are signs of resilience, including better mobility and a small return to professional activity, but his neurological condition remains serious. As a result, the immediate priority remains recovery, stability and close supervision, with family, friends and former teammates continuing to stand by him.
