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WATCH: Vinod Kambli struggling to walk amidst poor health concerns

Kambli made his Test debut against England at Eden Gardens on February 2, 1993

WATCH: Vinod Kambli struggling to walk amidst poor health concerns PHOTO: FILE

A recent video of former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli struggling to walk on a busy road has gone viral on social media, eliciting a wave of concern from fans. 

The 52-year-old cricketer is seen having difficulty maintaining his balance. He is leaning on a parked motorcycle for support as he attempts to walk.

In the video, bystanders quickly approach Kambli's aid, helping him navigate the busy street. An onlooker's voice can be heard narrating the scene with surprise, exclaiming, “He is Kambli, bro! I swear on my mom, he is Kambli."

Kambli, known for his flamboyant style on the cricket field, has a distinguished career that began with his Test debut against England at Eden Gardens on February 2, 1993. 

Over his career, he played 17 Test matches, scoring 1,084 runs, and participated in 104 One Day Internationals (ODIs), amassing 2,477 runs. He has scored 9965 runs in first-class cricket, with his highest individual score of 262.

The video's circulation has sparked extensive online discussions. While some fans speculated that Kambli might have been intoxicated, others expressed genuine concern for his health, considering his past medical history, which includes a heart attack in 2013 while driving a car.