Little Master Sunil Gavaskar has extended its support to former Indian batter Vinod Kambli. Kambli's recent health condition has sparked concern among cricket fans and players. Gavaskar is currently in Adelaide as part of the commentary panel for the Border Gavaskar series. He is committed to helping Kambli get back on track. He called Kambli “like my son”.
People became more worried about Kambli's health after seeing several videos online. A clip shows the former cricketer holding Sachin Tendulkar at an event in honor of their childhood coach, Ramakant Achrekar. Another video shows Kambli struggling to speak while singing a Bollywood tune. These scenes, along with images of August showing him unable to walk, created a disturbing picture of his current state.
“He is like a son to me”: Sunil Gavaskar
Gavaskar pledged the collective support of IndiaThe 1983 World Cup winning team to assist Kambli during this difficult phase.
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“The 1983 team is very conscious of young players,” Gavaskar told Sports Today. “To me, they are like grandsons. If you see their age, some are like sons. We are all very worried, especially when fortune abandons them. I don’t like the word help.”
“What Team 83 wants to do is take care of him. We want to take care of Vinod Kambli and help him get back on his feet. How we will do, we will see in the future. We want to take care cricketers who struggle when fortune does not smile on them.
Gavaskar emphasized that the aim is to ensure that Kambli feels supported at a time when fortune has abandoned him.
Kapil Dev offers to help
Gavaskar's comments echo sentiments shared by his compatriot during the 1983 World Cup. Kapil Dev. According to former India coach Balwinder Singh Sandhu, Kapil offered financial assistance to Kambli so that he could rehabilitate.
“Kapil (Dev, captain of the 1983 team) made it clear to me that if he wants to go to rehab, then we are ready to help him financially,” Sandhu said. “However, he must first check himself into rehab. Only if he does so, we are ready to foot the bill, no matter how long the treatment lasts,” Sandhu added.
Kambli shares a historical connection with Sachin Tendulkarhis childhood friend and fellow protégé of Achrekar. While Tendulkar's career reached unprecedented heights, Kambli's struggles often overshadowed his cricketing exploits.
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