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

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
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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
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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.