Lesser known facts about former Team India cricketer Vinod Kambli

Updated On: 06 August, 2024 12:24 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli is known not only as a talented batsman, but also a stylish cricketer. Let`s dig deep into our archives to showcase some rare and unseen pictures that speak about his personal life - wife Andrea Hewitt, ex-wife Noella, his parents and siblings - during his early days in cricket.

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<p>Vinod Kambli was born in Kanjurmarg, central suburbs of Mumbai. He played cricket on a small piece of land which had high-rise buildings surrounding it.</p>
<p>In pic: Vinod Kambli and his ex-wife Noella Lewis during their marriage ceremony.</p>

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Vinod Kambli was born in Kanjurmarg, central suburbs of Mumbai. He played cricket on a small piece of land which had high-rise buildings surrounding it.

In pic: Vinod Kambli and his ex-wife Noella Lewis during their marriage ceremony.

<p>It is said that while playing there in his childhood, the runs scored were determined by how high the ball was hit. Guess, that`s how Vinod Kambli was such a great over-the-top hitter.</p>
<p>In pic: Vinod Kambli and ex-wife Noella Lewis during their wedding at St Patrick`s Cathedral Church in Pune in May 1994</p>

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It is said that while playing there in his childhood, the runs scored were determined by how high the ball was hit. Guess, that`s how Vinod Kambli was such a great over-the-top hitter.

In pic: Vinod Kambli and ex-wife Noella Lewis during their wedding at St Patrick`s Cathedral Church in Pune in May 1994

<p>Former left-handed Mumbai batsman Vinod Kambli has played 17 Test matches with 1084 runs at an average of 54.20. He has 4 centuries and 3 fifties to his name. His highest score is 227.</p>
<p>In pic: Vinod Kambli`s ex-wife Noella Lewis at her home, minutes before her wedding with him in 1994. Noella worked as a receptionist in a hotel in Pune</p>

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Former left-handed Mumbai batsman Vinod Kambli has played 17 Test matches with 1084 runs at an average of 54.20. He has 4 centuries and 3 fifties to his name. His highest score is 227.

In pic: Vinod Kambli`s ex-wife Noella Lewis at her home, minutes before her wedding with him in 1994. Noella worked as a receptionist in a hotel in Pune

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Vinod Kambli has played 104 ODIs scoring 2477 runs at an average of 32.59 with 2 centuries and 14 fifties. His highest score is 106.

In pic: Vinod Kambli and his ex-wife Noella Lewis during a party. We did not know Kambli even sang!

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Vinod Kambli has quite some distinctive records in cricket. He is the first man to score an ODI century on his birthday.

In pic: Vinod Kambli and his ex-wife Noella Lewis reading an edition of the mid-day newspaper.

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Despite having one of the highest averages by an Indian cricketer in Tests (54), he retired from the format at a young age of just 23.

In pic: Vinod Kambli`s family - his brother Vikas (L), mother Vijaya (c), father Ganpat (R) and his brother Virendra (below right). Kambli was born in a humble family and lived in Kanjurmarg

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Vinod Kambli got married for a second time when he tied the knot with model Andrea Hewitt.

In picture: Vinod Kambli and his wife Andrea Hewitt on the day of their court marriage

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Vinod Kambli and Andrea Hewitt were court married at the Olympia Building in the suburbs of Bandra

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Vinod Kambli and his wife Andrea have two children. Their son is named Jesus Christiano and their daughter Johanna Christiana.

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In picture: Vinod Kambli kisses his wife Andrea Hewitt on their big day

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In picture: Vinod Kambli poses with his wife Andrea Hewitt during their court marriage

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In picture: Vinod Kambli dressing up for his court marriage with Andrea Hewitt

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In picture: Kambli`s wife Andrea Hewitt looks into the mirror on her big day

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In picture: Vinod Kambli and Andrea Hewitt completing formalities during their court marriage

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In picture: Vinod Kambli and Andrea Hewitt during a launch party in Andheri.

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Needless to say, Vinod Kambli and Andrew Hewitt are one of the most stylish couples Indian cricket has ever seen.

<p><strong>Pierce me, baby, one more time!</strong> Is that what Vinod Kambli is telling his wife Andrea Hewitt as she tries a new earring on him? This picture was taken when the then newlywed couple went shopping around at Link Road, Bandra</p>

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Pierce me, baby, one more time! Is that what Vinod Kambli is telling his wife Andrea Hewitt as she tries a new earring on him? This picture was taken when the then newlywed couple went shopping around at Link Road, Bandra

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In picture: Vinod Kambli and Andrea Hewitt entering Siddhivinayak Temple

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In picture: Vinod Kambli meets policemen during his visit to Siddhivinayak Temple

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In picture: Vinod Kambli and his wife Andrea during Ganpati Darshan at Siddhivinayak Temple, Prabhadevi

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Vinod Kambli converted to Christianity in 2010 in Bandra. During Vinod Kambli`s conversion, Andrea Hewitt was reportedly 2 months pregnant.

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Vinod Kambli has maintained that he respects all religions.

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In picture: Vinod Kambli and his wife Andrea happily pose for the paparazzi

<p>In picture: Vinod Kambli and Andrea Hewitt with Sachin Tendulkar`s son Arjun during the Ranji Trophy finals between Mumbai and Bengal at Wankhede Stadium</p>

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In picture: Vinod Kambli and Andrea Hewitt with Sachin Tendulkar`s son Arjun during the Ranji Trophy finals between Mumbai and Bengal at Wankhede Stadium

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In picture: Vinod Kambli with his wife Andrea and ex-cricketer Kapil Dev during a party

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In picture: Vinod Kambli pumping iron at the gym

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In picture: Vinod Kambli gets playful during one of his workout sessions

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In picture: Vinod Kambli at Sachin Tendulkar`s restaurant for a party to celebrate the latter`s 35th Test century

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In picture: Vinod Kambli at the Standard Chartered International Marathon Race 2007 at Azad Maidan

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In picture: Vinod Kambli at the launch of Puma Eyewear Collection at Sports Bar, Phoenix Mills

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In picture: Vinod Kambli at the opening ceremony of the Coaching Clinic at BKC organized for the MCA Recreation Club members

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In picture: Vinod Kambli during the Harris Shield Final at Bombay Gym in December 2017

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Vinod Kambli has a biography titled `Vinod Kambli: The Lost Hero`

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