Reports surrounding the health of former India cricketer Vinod Kambli have sparked confusion and concern, prompting a strong response from his wife, Andrea Hewitt, who has dismissed recent claims as false and misleading.
Speculation about Kambli’s health intensified after his friend and former first-class umpire Marcus Couto reportedly claimed that the ex-cricketer has been suffering from a “clot in the brain” since a hospitalisation nearly 18 months ago. According to those remarks, the condition was said to have affected his memory and overall well-being, with occasional lapses in recollection and ongoing medical supervision.
Couto further suggested that Kambli had made lifestyle changes, including quitting alcohol, though he occasionally continues to smoke—something reportedly discouraged by doctors due to associated risks of stroke. He also noted that Kambli has been using a walking stick and is receiving support from friends and members of the cricketing community.
However, these claims have now been firmly denied by Kambli’s wife, Andrea Hewitt. Speaking to India Today, she said that her husband is fine and accused unnamed individuals of spreading misinformation. “By God’s grace, Vinod is fine. I don’t know who is spreading false information about his health,” she stated, directly refuting the rumours circulating online and in media reports.
The conflicting accounts have once again highlighted the uncertainty around Kambli’s health, with social media amplifying unverified claims and close associates stepping in with differing narratives.
Separately, reports have also mentioned that a support system involving friends from the cricket fraternity has been helping Kambli emotionally and financially. A WhatsApp group, reportedly initiated by Marcus Couto, is said to have brought together well-wishers coordinating assistance. Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar is also believed to be part of the network supporting him.
While speculation continues, Kambli’s family maintains that he is stable, urging restraint against spreading unverified information about his health.
