Vinod Kambli, the former Indian cricketer, who has recently been battling health problems, will be provided with financial assistance of ₹30,000 a month by the Sunil Gavaskar Foundation. The assistance was facilitated through Gavaskar's Champs Foundation. The decision was made due to the cricket legend having promised the same during a memorial function of his coach Ramakant Achrekar in Mumbai last year.
Gavaskar also recently caught up with Kambli on the 50th anniversary of Wankhede Stadium, renewing his promise to sponsor his former teammate. In addition to a monthly subsidy, a one-time special ₹30,000 will be provided annually to enable Kambli to cover his healthcare expenses.
Sunil Gavaskar Declares Financial Aid to Vinod Kambli
Vinod Kambli, a retired Indian cricketer who was well known for his talent and services to the national team, is recovering from a serious ailment. Though he was under treatment at Aakriti Hospital in Thane, cricket great Sunil Gavaskar visited him and reaffirmed his earlier undertaking to help him. This was done earlier in a memorial meeting held for their former coach Ramakant Achrekar at Shivaji Park last December.
Gavaskar has now officially arranged for monthly financial assistance of ₹30,000 under the Champs Foundation, a branch of the Sunil Gavaskar Foundation. Financial support is meant to make constant support available to Kambli while in the recovery stage, maintaining low-cost sustenance expenses in a dignified way.
Further Medical Support and Personal Achievements
Alongside the monthly financial aid, the Champs Foundation has also committed to an annual sum of ₹30,000 specifically allocated for Kambli’s medical expenses. This dual-level support highlights Gavaskar’s personal commitment and the foundation’s broader efforts to assist former athletes in distress.
In a related personal update, Kambli’s wife, Andrea Hewitt, decided to withdraw her divorce application earlier this year. The decision was influenced by his ongoing health concerns, indicating a united front in facing the challenges ahead.
Gavaskar’s Commitment Reflects Cricketer Solidarity
Sunil Gavaskar's act of goodwill towards Vinod Kambli reflects the excellent relationship within the Indian cricket fraternity. Even several years after being actively involved in playing careers, Gavaskar has been willing to acknowledge and look out for the well-being of other fellow former colleagues. The act reflects that long-term responsibility and friendship are valuable among sportsmen, particularly among those who need care on retirement.
The Champs Foundation under the leadership of Gavaskar has previously undertaken several charity initiatives aimed at helping people belonging to the sporting community. Even the involvement in the case of Kambli is part of an overall effort to help those who have contributed positively to Indian sport but are currently going through financial or personal crises.
Gavaskar's move has been welcomed by the public and sporting community alike with open arms. The public has received the move as a magnanimous and timely one towards a past player's plight. Kambli was an excellent young cricket player who began his cricket career with a promising start. He encountered several set-backs and adversities both in his professional and personal life.
With the financial and emotional support now extended to him, Kambli is expected to concentrate on rehabilitating and recovering. The support provided by the foundation can also act as a model for ex-sports professionals' support systems in India in the coming years.
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