Sunil Gavaskar assures Help for Vinod Kambli: ‘Like My Son, I’ll Bring Him Back on His Feet’
Sunil Gavaskar assures Help for Vinod Kambli: ‘Like My Son, I’ll Bring Him Back on His Feet’
India’s inaugural World Cup-winning team from 1983 will support Vinod Kambli in his recovery, as confirmed by the legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar.
Indian cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar has pledged his unwavering support for his former teammate, Vinod Kambli, promising to help him overcome his current financial and personal struggles. Speaking at a recent event, Gavaskar referred to Kambli as “like my son” and assured fans and well-wishers that he would do everything in his power to help the former batting prodigy regain stability in life.
Kambli once heralded as one of the brightest talents in Indian cricket, has faced significant challenges since retiring from the sport. Despite his early success, including a remarkable record of scoring back-to-back double centuries in Test cricket, his career was cut short due to inconsistent performances and off-field issues. In recent years, Kambli has publicly spoken about his financial hardships, drawing attention to the plight of former athletes struggling without proper support systems.
Moved by Kambli’s plight, Gavaskar expressed deep concern for the cricketer’s well-being. “Vinod is like my son. I’ve seen him grow as a cricketer and as a person. It pains me to see him in such a situation,” Gavaskar said. “I will ensure he gets the help he needs to stand on his feet again. We can’t let someone who brought so much joy to cricket suffer alone.”
Gavaskar hinted at arranging financial assistance and career opportunities for Kambli, urging the cricketing fraternity and sports organizations to come forward to support players who have fallen on hard times.
The gesture has been widely appreciated, with fans and former cricketers lauding Gavaskar’s commitment to helping a fellow sportsman. Many hope this move will spotlight the broader need for support structures for retired athletes, ensuring they can transition to life beyond the playing field with dignity.
Kambli has yet to respond to Gavaskar’s comments, but the cricketing world eagerly awaits the results of this heartfelt promise.
