Vinod Kambli (cricketer) Wife, Weight, Height, Age, Records and More

Published on: Jan 14, 2019 1:41 pm IST|Updated on: Feb 14, 2019 2:59 pm IST

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Vinod Kambli (Former India Cricketer)

Nickname:Kambli
Profession:Indian Cricketer
Biography
Autobiography:NA
Biopic:NA
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.):5’7″
Weight (approx.):80 kg
Eye Colour:Black
Hair Colour:Bald
Tattoos:
Personal Life
Date of Birth:January 18, 1972
Age (as on 2018):46 Years
Birth Place:Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Zodiac sign/Sun sign:Capricorn
Nationality:Indian
School:N/A
College:N/A
Educational Qualifications:N.A
Signature:

 

Family
Father:Ganpat Kambli (Mechanic)
Mother:Vijaya Kambli
Sister:Vidya Kambli
Brother: Virendra Kambli, Vidyadhar Kambli, Vikas Kambli
Coach/Mentor:Ramakant Achrekar
Religion:Christian
Address:N/A

Likes to play against:

Cricket Career
International Debut:
Test:January 29, 1992, vs England at Kolkata
ODI:October 18, 1991, vs Pakistan in Sharjah
T20:N/A
Jersey Number:
Domestic/State Team:
Nature on the field:aggressive
Pakistan
Favourite Sh /Ball:Cover drive

Career Turning Point

  • When he scored his debut (224 runs) against England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Records

  • At the age of 17, Kambli was involved in a world-record 664-run partnership in a school game.
  • Kambli possesses the record for the highest Test average for an Indian batsman with more than 20 Test innings. He averaged a staggering 54,2.
  • Kambli was the fastest Indian to rack up 1,000 Test runs.
  • He is one of the very few batsmen to score an ODI century on his birthday, against England in 1993.

Preferences
Hobbies:Having tattoos, playing Tenni and listening to music
Favourite Batsmen:Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli
Favourite Bowlers:Wasim Akram
Favourite Cricket Ground:
Favourite sports Commentator:NA
Favourite Food:Mutton biryani, tandoori chicken and fried fish
Favourite Actors:NA
Favourite Films:NA
Favourite Musicians/Singers:NA
Favourite Destination:NA
Smoking/Alcohol:

Girlfriends, Spouse and Children
Marital Status:Married
Affairs/Girlfriends:Noella Lewis (Receptionist), Andrea Hewitt (Model)
Wife/Spouse:Noella Lewis (Divorced), Andrea Lewitt

 

Marriage Date:1998 & 2010
Children:1 Son:- Jesus Christiano

Awards and recognitions

  • In school cricket, Kambli along with Sachin amassed a world record 664 run partnership.
  • He boasts of the highest Test average by an Indian cricketer who has played a minimum of 20 innings.

Controversies

  • In 2009, Kambli appeared on a reality show ‘Sach Ka Samna’ where he alleged Sachin Tendulkar for not helping him in his difficult period.
  • In early 2012, Kambli accused Mohammad Azharuddin of fixing the 1996 World Cup semi-final against Sri Lanka.
  • Kambi and her wife were accused of torturing their maid.

Lesser Known Facts

  • Journalist Kumal Purandare penned his biography titled Vinod Kambli: The Lost Hero.
  • In 2009, Kambli launched his Khel Bharti Sports Academy in Mumbai and announced his retirement from cricket.
  • He played his last Test match for India at the age of 23.
  • In 2009, Kambli joined the Lok Bharati Party and contested Assembly elections from Vikhroli and lost. In 2001, he supported Anna Hazare’s campaign of India against Corruption.
  • Kambli has also appeared as an actor in few films, namely:- Annarth (2002), Pal Pal Dil Ke Saaf (2009) and Bettanagere (2015).
  • He converted to Christianity after marrying Andrea.
  • Kambli has also featured on the small screen. In 2002 he made his debut on DD National in a show called Miss India. He also appeared as a contestant on Big Boss.

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