Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli is currently in the intensive care unit of a private hospital in Thane, and doctors have confirmed that his condition remains stable. Kalyan Lok Sabha MP Shrikant Shinde, son of Eknath Shinde, announced financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to support Vinod Kambli.
The 52-year-old former Indian cricketer was hospitalized at Akruti Hospital near Bhiwandi on Saturday, December 21, due to a severe urinary tract infection. Kambli was diagnosed with brain clots, according to doctors. He is currently receiving treatment for brain clots in the hospital.
The decision on which non-surgical medical procedure will be made later – Dr. Vivek Trivedi
Vinod Kambli responds well to treatment of urinary tract infection. Dr Vivek Trivedi, medical team leader, said that an MRI was initially planned for Kambli but was postponed due to his fever. An MRI is needed after medical tests reveal clots in the brain.
“Doctors were planning to conduct an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) on the former India batsman, but since he has developed a fever, a decision on non-surgical medical procedure will be taken later,” he said, as quoted by PTI.
“An MRI became necessary after a series of medical tests conducted earlier revealed the presence of clots in his brain,” Trivedi said.
Vinod Kambli's condition will be closely monitored for the next 24 hours
Vinod is expected to be removed from the ICU within a day or two and discharged from the hospital within four days. Kambli's condition was critical four days ago due to an acute urinary tract infection. Dr Trivedi noted that Kambli's condition had stabilized, although his blood pressure was fluctuating when he was admitted to the hospital.
He added: “His condition will be closely monitored during the next 24 hours and a decision will be made to transfer him from the intensive care unit.”
Kalyan MP Shrikant Shinde announces financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to Vinod Kambli
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his son, Kalyan Lok Sabha MP Shrikant Shinde, came forward to help former cricketer Vinod Kambli while he was hospitalised.
On Eknath Shinde's directions, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) Mangesh Chyoti visited Akruti Hospital to check on Kambli's condition and ensure that he was receiving the best possible care.
Additionally, Shrikant Shinde announced a financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh for Kambli, which will be provided through the Dr Shrikant Shinde Foundation next week. Shrikant also assured Kambli and his family of continued support in the future.
Kambli expressed his deep gratitude for the support extended by the Shinde family, especially Eknath and Shrikant, and also expressed his desire to meet Eknath Shinde in person to thank him for his interest. Eknath and Shrikant Shinde are expected to visit Kambli in the hospital soon.
The cricket community also came out to support Vinod Kambli during his health crisis. Former cricketers, including former captain Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, have offered their support. Gavaskar, in a conversation with India Today, mentioned that the 1983 World Cup winning team is ready to help Kambli.
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