Vinod Kambli, former Indian cricket player, once again finds himself facing health problems. Almost one and a half years have passed since the time when the former cricket player got cured of a urine infection problem, but he is not entirely healthy now.

Kambli's close friend and former first-class umpire, Marcus Couto, told the Times of India, "Since being admitted to a Thane hospital about 18 months ago, Kambli has had a blood clot in his brain. This has affected his memory. He remembers some things and forgets others."

According to Couto, Vinod has stopped drinking alcohol altogether, but he is still addicted to smoking. This habit poses great risks to Kambli because Dr. Adil Chagla, a reputed neurosurgeon who has been treating the patient, claims that smoking can increase the chances of having a stroke.

Another worrying aspect is that Kambli sometimes asks for cigarettes from passersby or auto drivers. People, mistaking him for the legendary cricketer Vinod Kambli, give him cigarettes without a second thought, unaware of the detrimental effects it can have on his brain.

However, there is some good news. Couto said that about 10 days ago, Kambli shot an advertisement for Dinshaw's ice cream. This was his first professional activity after a long time. The shooting took place at the Shivaji Park Juvenile Cricket Ground in Mumbai, and he was given the role according to his convenience.

Last week, Couto visited Kambli's home in Jewel Cooperative Society in Bandra, accompanied by his brother Ricky and former cricketer Viram Dayal. He said, "He seemed fine that day. The family atmosphere was good. Now he uses a cane to walk."

Furthermore, Kambli's son, Cristiano, wants to become a cricketer. Couto requested Jatin Paranjpe to enroll Cristiano in his academy. Paranjpe immediately agreed and said that no fees would be charged from Kambli's son.

In December 2024, Kambli's unsteady gait at a public event with Sachin Tendulkar had caused concern. Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, and several members of the 1983 World Cup-winning team subsequently expressed support for his rehabilitation and even developed a rehab plan. However, achieving full recovery in the long term remains a significant challenge for Kambli.