These days, news about Vinod Kambli keeps surfacing because people are worried about how he’s feeling. Not too long ago, stories spread showing that the ex-India player was dealing with major health struggles. On one of those occasions, it came out that Sachin Tendulkar stepped in – helping his old teammate with money when things got tough.
Surprisingly, Marcus Couto started the effort to support Kambli, pulling in fellow cricketers along with others who care. Lately though, as news spread about Kambli’s health slipping further, attention shifted sharply – Andrea Hewitt, his wife, stepped forward to share a message with those following his journey
Thankfully, Vinod is doing well. Someone out there keeps sharing wrong news about how he’s feeling, but it isn’t true – that’s what Hewitt told India Today, putting an end to the guesses floating around.
Back then, people said Marcus Couto started a WhatsApp chat. Inside it, he reached out asking for help – money, care – for Kamblin during hard days. Messages floated around, painting him as someone trying to gather strength from others. The whole thing unfolded quietly, no announcements, just words on screens. Some joined, curious or concerned. Nothing loud, only whispers through phones.
Marcus Couto lately mentioned how Kambli is doing these days
Out of nowhere, Marcus Couto stepped into the spotlight. He mentioned starting a WhatsApp group meant to support Kambli. Memory issues are there, he said, yet things haven’t gotten worse in half a year. Details spilled out quietly during his remarks.
“I have formed a WhatsApp group including his friends, and without taking names, they contribute a lot financially. His memory isn’t good, but over the last six months, it hasn’t declined either. He can’t remember much, but when something clicks, he does. Otherwise, it gets difficult for him,” Couto told the Hindustan Times.
“The doctor is saying that the next stage would be a brain stroke. He has stopped drinking, but sometimes when he goes down, he asks those passing by to help him with a smoke,” Couto concluded.
