Vinod Kambli: Batting And Bowling Stats, Age, Height, Family, Career, Controversies, Net Worth

Who must not have heard about this legend Cricketer, From being the Cricket Saga to appearing in Movies to Involving in Politics, he is a Multi Talented Personality. Yes we are talking about Vinod Kambli who is the Former Indian Cricketer. However, With time his peak career soon declined leading him in a very miserable condition. In this article we have provided detailed information about Vinod Kambli Net Worth, life, Career and more.

Vinod Kambli (Indian Cricketer) Biography

Vinod Kambli was born on January 18th,1972 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He was born at a Chawl in Mumbai in a lower middle class family. However, his passion for Cricket was so deep that despite his miserable childhood he managed to play cricket.

He started playing cricket at a young age of 17 years. He natively belongs from  Bhadakambe, Sakharpa, Ratnagiri. Vinod is a Left Handed Middle Order Batsman and Right Arm Off Break Bowler. Vinod was born in a Hindu Marathi Family, however after his Second Marriage he got converted to Christianity at the St. Peter’s Church in Bandra. 

Vinod Kambli Age, Height, Physical Stats

Vinod as of 2024 is currently 52 Years old. He has earned immense fame and built a good name for himself in the Cricket Industry with his Strong Gameplay. However, with growing age his health is deteriorating and he has also suffered a Heart Attack.

Vinod was once famous for his Styling and Physique. The cricketer during his young time was very famous for his Style statements and Dressing Sense. 

Vinod’s Educational Qualification 

Vinod was an Academically Average Student. He used to study in Our Lady of Dolours School located in Marine Line, Mumbai. However his Cricket Friend Sachin Tendulkar studied at IES KIngs George in Bandra. However, on the suggestion of their Coach Ramakant Achrekar, both of them were admitted to Shardashram Vidyamandir in Dadar, Mumbai. It was during this School that Vinod started his Cricket Journey and played for the School’s Cricket Team. He had a magnificent School Cricket Journey. 

Vinod only studied till Class 10th and then left studies to focus completely on his Cricket Career. 

Vinod Kambli Family Background

Vinod was born in a Hindu Lower Middle Class Family background from Mumbai, Maharashtra. He natively belongs to a small village called Bhadakambe in Sakharpa, Ratnagiri. Vinod was born at a Chawl. He used to live in a Joint Family of 18 members.

His Father Ganpat Kambli was a Mechanic and his income was not sufficient to run the family. His Mother Vijaya Kambli was a Homemaker. Kambli also had Four Siblings. Three Brothers named Virendra Kambli, Vidyadhar Kambli, Vikas Kmabli and a Sister Vidya Kambli. 

Vinod had a Difficult and Struggling Childhood in Financial terms. Despite this Vinod stole money and bought a Cricket Bat and used to travel daily from Kanjurmarg to Shivaji Park by Local trains to practice cricket. 

Vinod Kambli Marrital Status

Vinod has been married Twice. His Marriage life has been no less than a Roller Coaster Ride. His Wives have accused him of Domestic Violence and abuse. 

Vinod Kambli first wife Noella Lewis

Vinod got married to Noella Lewis in 1998 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Church, Pune, Maharashtra. Noella worked as a receptionist at Hotel Blue Diamond in Pune. Noella was also a Christian. However, their marriage could not last long and the couple decided to end their Marriage and seeked divorce from each other.  

Vinod Kambli Second Wife Andrea Hewitt

Vinod after ending his First Marriage, lived single for many years. However, he then dated a Foreign Model named Andrea Hewitt. The couple got married in 2006 at a Private Ceremony held at a Civil court. Vinod saw Andrea on a Billboard for Tanishq Jewellers and instantly fell in love with her. It was Sachin Tendulkar who became Cupid and suggested him to Marry her. After his Marriage to Andrea, Vinod got converted into Christianity at the St. Peter’s Church, Mumbai.

Andrea has always been with Vinod in his Ups and downs, and always supported him. However, in 2023 Andrea filed a FIR complaint against Kambli, accusing him for Domestic Violence and physical Abuse after being drunk. His Wife also revealed that it took more than 14 days for him to rehab. Due to this Kambli has suffered several Diseases like Heart Attack and Diabetes. He has been Hospitalized to Hospitals multiple times. Andrea also filed for divorce but took it back  due to Kambli’s helpless state. 

Vinod and Second Wife Andrea Hewitt‘s Children

Vinod has two Children from his Second Marriage to Andrea. Vinod has a Son named Jesus Christiano Kambli and a Daughter named Johanna Christiano. Vinod did not have any Kids with his First Wife Noella.

Vinod Kambli’s Professional Career Details

A Look into Vinod Kambli Multi- Professional Career

Vinod was a Multi Talented Person, who has been in varied Professions like Cricket, Acting, Entrepreneur and participation in Reality Shows like Bigg Boss and more.

• Vinod started his Professional Career through his School Cricket Team, where he and Sachin Tendulkar were friends, School and Cricket Mates. They made a Partnership Record of 664 runs against St. Xavier’s School in which Kambli scored 349 runs not out. 
• When Sachin Tendulkar made his Test Debut, Vinod was selected for the Under 19 team for Mumbai. 
• In 19889, Kambli made his Ranji Trophy Debut in which he hit Six in the first ball. 
• In 1991, he got shortlisted for the Indian National Cricket Team. he had a great start to his career. His best score was 227 runs, scored against Zimbabwe. 
• He made his ODI Debut on October 18, 1991 in Sharjah against Pakistan. He has two ODI Records under his name: 100 runs against England in 1993 and 106 runs in the 1996 World Cup against Zimbabwe. 
• Vinod made his Test Debut as a Captain on January 29th, 1993 in Kolkata against England.
• However, his career started to decline after the 1996 World Cup, in which Kambli returned teary eyed in the dressing room after India’s Unfortunate loss in the Semi Finals against Sri Lanka. 
• Vinod played his Last Test match on November 8, 1995 against New Zealand, when he was just 24 years. 
• Vinod played his Last ODI match on October 29, 2000 against Sri Lanka.
• In 2009, he took retirement from the International Cricket
• In 2011, he took Retirement from First Class Cricket. 
• Vinod’s Cricket Career was short lived yet magnificent. After taking retirement opened a Cricket Coaching Academy, where he invested his full time. 
• According to Sources, Vinod has also played for the South African Domestic Cricket for the Province Boland.

Vinod’s Acting Career

Vinod beside playing cricket has also tried his luck in Acting too. He has appeared in Movies like ‘Annarth’ starring Sunil Shetty and Sanjay Dutt in 2002. In 2009 he appeared in the movie ‘Pal Pal Dil ke Ssaat’. He has also appeared in the Kannada Movie ‘Bettanagere’. He has also appeared in a Movie named ‘Miss India’. 

Vinod’s Politics Career

Vinod has joined aPolitical Party called ‘Bharatiya Lok Party and also contested election, in which he lost marginally. He has also supported Anna Hazare in his Corruption Campaign.

Vinod In Reality Shows

Vinoid has also been a Contestant and has participated in various Reality Shows like Bigg Boss and Shows like Sach ka Saamna.

Vinod Kambli Batting and Bowling Stats

Vinod’s DomesticTeam

Vinod’s International Team

Vinod’s Career Stats 

Vinod’s Batting Stats

Vinod’s Bowling Stats

Records And Achievements Of Vinod 

Vinod in his Successful Career has made several Records and achievements under his name. Some of the Records made by him is below:

• Vinod is the Fastest Indian Batsman to Score 1000 runs in 14 innings.
• Vinod became the First Indian Batsman to score two consecutive Centuries in Test Cricket Format. 
• He became the First Cricketer to score an ODI Century on his Birthday. 
• He is the third Youngest Cricketer to Score a double century in Test cricket history
• He along with Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar shared a world-record 664-run partnership in a 1988 school match. 
• Vinod also holds a record of the Highest Test Average 54.2 scored by an Indian Cricketer. Even more than Sachin Tendulkar, Virendra Sehwag, Rahul Dravid and Sunil Gawaskar. 
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Vinod’s Deteriorating Health 

With Growing age, Vinod’s Health is deteriorating. Due to his massive Alcohol Consumption, he has been ridden with many Diseases. Few Years back he suffered a Heart Attack and was hospitalized in the Lilavati Hospital due to Hypertension. He is also a Diabetic Patient. Last Year in December, he was admitted to the ICU due to Urinary Tract infection, Brain Clot and Electrolyte Imbalance. In a recent viral video, Video was in a Public place where he was barely able to stand. 

Vinod Kambli Net Worth

There is no exact information available about Vinod’s Current Net Worth. However his Early 90s Net Worth was somewhat around 13 crores which was very high for that time. But drastically with time and no earning options left, Vinod’s Financial Condition got bad and worsened with day. Currently, Vinod’s Life is dependent on the 30,000 Salary he gets from the BCCI. 

From Peak of Stardom to Downfall 

Vinod’s Life is a Perfect Paradigm of how uncertain life is. Vinod who was once considered as one of the top Indian Cricketers, now leads a very helpless and miserable condition. The cricketer once had a Net Worth of Rs. 12-13 crore has now been dependent only on the salary granted by the BCCI. According to Reports he is unable to pay the Bills and rents, Vinod is on a verge to lose his house because he was unable to pay a maintenance of 18 lakh has been levied upon him by his Residential Society. Also, it has been stated that Vinod has been living without Phone for one year, he gave his iphone for repair, which he never got back from the shop due to his failure to pay the bill worth Rs. 15,000.

Vinod’s Controversies 

Vinod Kambli Despite of his Successful Professional Career has also been involved in many Controversies. 

• In 2009, Vinod was involved in a Controversy after putting allegations on Sachin Tendulkar on a Reality Show Sach Ka Saamna. He stated that Sachin being childhood friend of his could have helped him in his Tough Times, neither did Sachin mentioned him at his Thank giving speech nor did he invite Vinod to his Retirement party. 
• In 2015, Vinod and his Wife Andrea were accused of torturing their maid, who also filed a FIR against them . According to the maid, when she asked for her wages, Vinod and his wife locked her up in the room for three days. 
• In July 2018, Vinod and his Wife Andrea were accused of Assaulting Raj Kumar Tiwari, father of the Singer Ankit Tiwari at a Mall in Mumbai. 
• On February 27, 2022 Vinod was charged under Indian Penal Code Section 279, 336, 427 for rash Driving and banging his Residential Societies Gate and for arguing with the Watchman. He was arrested by the Mumbai Police and was later released on Bail. 
• In February 2023, Vinod’s Wife filed a complaint against him for Domestic Violence and Physical Assault. Vinod would come home drunk and beat her in front of their Children. Andrea revealed that once, vinod hit her with the broken handle of a pan and a Bat. Andrea also filed for Divorce with him but later took it back, after seeing Vinod’s helpless state. 

Vinod’s Social Media 

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