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
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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