Video shows Vinod Kambli’s wife helping him walk into Wankhede celebrations

Former India and Mumbai cricketer Vinod Kambli was seen being assisted by his wife Andrea Hewitt as the couple made their way through the iconic Wankhede Stadium to attend the venues 50th anniversary celebrationsView this post on InstagramA post shared by Viral Bhayani viralbhayaniKambli has battled various health issues over the years and his condition recently took a serious turn Last month he was admitted to Akruti Hospital in Thane after his health deteriorated overnight He was diagnosed with brain clots and spent some time in the hospital only being discharged just before the New Year Despite his health struggles Kambli appeared at the Wankhede celebrations supported by his wife Andrea a former modelThe couple has been together for more than two decades They first met in 2000 and after dating for six years they tied the knot in a private ceremony in 2006 Together they have a son and a daughter However in addition to his health challenges Kambli has also faced financial difficulties Reports indicate that he relies on a modest monthly pension of Rs 30000 from the Board of Control for Cricket in India BCCI to support his family Moreover the couple has been grappling with mounting dues including an unpaid maintenance fee of Rs 18 lakh which their housing society is reportedly pursuing Though a political party offered them Rs 5 lakh in assistance it has proved insufficient to cover the outstanding feesDespite these struggles Kambli was present at a felicitation event held at Wankhede Stadium where many former cricketers were honoured by the Mumbai Cricket Association MCA for their contribution to the game The emotional gathering saw Kambli greeting fellow cricket legends like Sanjay Manjrekar and Wasim Jaffer In a touching moment Kambli was felicitated by Sunil Gavaskar the former India captain Despite his difficulty in walking Kambli showed immense respect by touching Gavaskarrsquos feet a gesture that was deeply appreciated by everyone presentAs part of the grand celebration the Mumbai Cricket Association MCA hosted a series of events leading up to a spectacular main event on Sunday Legendary Mumbai cricketers and former captains of the Indian team Sachin Tendulkar Sunil Gavaskar Rohit Sharma Suryakumar Yadav Ravi Shastri Ajinkya Rahane Dilip Vengsarkar and Diana Edulji came together to commemorate the historic significance of the stadium This starstudded gathering paid homage to Wankhedes pivotal role in shaping Indian cricket