Vinod Kambli Receives Assistance From Wife While Struggling to Walk At Wankhede's 50th Anniversary Event : WATCH

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Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli faced visible difficulty walking and was supported by his wife, Andrea Hewitt, during the 50th-anniversary celebrations of Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, January 19.

Kambli, who has been in the spotlight recently due to his health issues, has reportedly been battling several illnesses. He was hospitalized in the past, where he was diagnosed with brain clots, but was discharged after a few days.

At Sunday's event, Andrea was seen helping Kambli walk into the stadium for the ceremony, holding his hands to provide assistance. Kambli, accompanied by his wife and son, also attended a recent felicitation event organized by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), where several former cricketers were honored.

Speaking of his wife - a former model and fashion enthusiast, is Kambli's second wife. After dating for six years, the couple married in 2006 and have two children, Jesus Christiano and Johanna. Andrea has played a pivotal role in supporting Kambli through both personal and professional challenges, even stepping away from her modeling career to focus on their family.

Kambli converted to Christianity to embrace Andrea's Catholic faith. However, their relationship has not been without difficulties. Andrea previously accused Kambli of domestic violence, alleging he struck her with a cooking pan. She later left with their children, and the current status of their relationship has remained unclear. Despite past issues, their recent public appearance together suggests a more positive dynamic.

Vinod Kambli played 17 Test matches for India, scoring 1,084 runs at an impressive average of 54.20, with 4 centuries and a highest score of 227. In ODIs, he appeared in 104 games, amassing 2,477 runs at an average of 32.59, including 2 centuries and 14 half-centuries, with a top score of 106.

In his first-class career, Kambli showcased his prowess with 9,965 runs at a stellar average of 59.67, notching up 35 centuries and a highest score of 254*. In List A cricket, he played 174 matches, scoring 4,848 runs at an average of 36.08, with 7 centuries and a personal best of 156.

Notably, Kambli remains the fastest Indian to reach 1,000 Test runs, achieving the milestone in just 14 innings. His back-to-back double centuries in Tests (224 against England and 227 against Zimbabwe) solidified his reputation as a gifted batsman. Despite his relatively short international career, the 53-year-old's contributions to Indian cricket in the early 1990s are unforgettable.