Fact Check: Drunk Vinod Kambli struggles to walk on his feet, asks passersby for help

Vinod Kambli, the former Indian cricketer, has again made headlines, but this time for unfortunate reasons. A video circulating on social media shows Kambli struggling to walk and leaning on a parked motorcycle for support. The 52-year-old, who seemed to be drunk, was eventually assisted by passersby, who helped him reach his destination.

The viral video of Vinod Kambli

The footage of Kambli’s apparent difficulty in maintaining his balance has sparked widespread attention online. In the video, he appears visibly disoriented, leading some onlookers to speculate that he might have been under the influence of alcohol.

Social media platforms have been flooded with messages after seeing Kambli in this state. The incident also led to a debate about Kambli’s public image.

It's really sad what ALCOHOL can do to you. This is former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli’s state as he's escorted off his two wheeler by onlookers to safety. 🥃☠️❌ pic.twitter.com/xxJCQ5lMHC

— #RahulAggarwal (@ImRahulAggarwal) August 6, 2024

It's really sad what ALCOHOL can do to you. This is former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli’s state as he's escorted off his two wheeler by onlookers to safety. 🥃☠️❌ pic.twitter.com/ibBUlDOT3k

— PRASHANT KESHWAIN 🏏 (@pkeshwain) August 5, 2024

Despite the widespread rumours, Cricket Times could not independently verify the video’s authenticity or the claims that Kambli was intoxicated, leaving a shroud of mystery around the incident.

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Kambli’s cricket career

Vinod Kambli, known for his close friendship with cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, significantly impacted the international cricket scene when he debuted for India in 1991. He was the first Indian batsman to score back-to-back double centuries in Test matches, achieving this feat against Zimbabwe and England in 1993, a moment that filled the nation with pride.

Overall, Kambli played 17 Tests, amassing 1,084 runs. However, his Test career was cut short due to a technical flaw against pace and the short ball, a challenge that he valiantly faced but ultimately led to his career ending before he turned 25. He had a respectable ODI career, scoring 2,477 runs at an average of 32.59 in 104 matches, and represented India in the 1992 and 1996 World Cups.

Kambli scored around 10,000 runs in First Class cricket, with a highest score of 262.

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