Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli, once celebrated for his immense talent, is now facing major challenges in his personal and professional life. Videos of Kambli struggling to walk have surfaced on social media, drawing concern and prompting offers of help from former cricketers.
In a candid podcast interview with journalist Suryanshi Pandey, Kambli's wife Andrea Hewitt recently revealed that she had filed for divorce due to his alcohol addiction but ultimately withdrew the petition.
Andrea shared how Kambli's dependency on alcohol had taken a toll on their relationship. Despite this, her concern for his health made her reconsider the decision.
During the podcast, Andrea revealed:
"He will be helpless if I leave him. He is like a child, and that hurts me. It makes me feel worried. I would not even leave a friend, but he is more than that. I remember there were moments when I would just walk away. But then I would be worried: Has he eaten or not? Is he on the bed properly? Is he okay? Then I had to check on him, and I would understand that he needed me," she said.
Allegations of domestic violence
The couple's relationship has not been without its difficulties. Married in 2006 after Kambli's divorce from his first wife, Noela Lewis, their 17-year marriage hit a low point in February 2023 when Andrea filed a police complaint against him for domestic violence. According to reports, an intoxicated Kambli allegedly injured Andrea by throwing the handle of a cooking pan at her, causing a head injury.
Despite their troubles, Andrea was seen supporting Kambli during the 50th-anniversary celebrations of the Wankhede Stadium. She stood by him as he received an award from cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar, walking hand in hand and offering both physical and emotional support.
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