Cricket Icon Vinod Kambli Hospitalized with Brain Condition; Stable After Treatment

Mumbai, India: Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli remains hospitalized at Aakriti Hospital in Thane due to a brain condition that has left his medical team concerned. Dr Vivek Dwivedi, the treating doctor, stated on Tuesday that while Kambli's vitals are stable, his brain condition is not stable and shows signs of degenerative changes.
Kambli was admitted to the hospital on Saturday evening after experiencing muscle cramps and dizziness at home. He was diagnosed with a high-grade fever, sodium and potassium deficiencies, old clots likely from a recent stroke, and low blood pressure. Following intensive treatment, Kambli is expected to be discharged in 2-3 days but will continue with physiotherapy.
However, his brain condition poses significant concerns, with Dr Vivek warning that it may impact the cricketer's long-term rehabilitation prospects. "We are planning to discharge him soon, but we need to prioritize his brain health. We're working diligently to tackle this aspect," he said.
During an update from Kambli, who is now recovering in his hospital room, expressed gratitude to Sachin Tendulkar and Cricket Legend Revealed the Unveiling of a Memorial by Two Childhood Cricket Friends.
Kambli, while still hospitalized, showed signs of improvement, stating "I am feeling better now. I will never leave cricket because I remember the centuries and double centuries that I have scored."
The emotional reunion between Tendulkar, 51, and Kambli came as a reminder to fans and fellow celebrities about their legendary bond forged during their Shardashram Vidyamandir era days in Mumbai.
These close friends had trained with acclaimed cricket coach Ramakant Achrekar before gaining international fame under the Indian flag.
While this news throws an emotional shadow, fans of cricket are rallying behind Kambli, while sending words of encouragement that hope for his speedy recovery.
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