‘Sachin Tendulkar knows But…’ – Vinod Kambli Seeks Work Amid Financial Crisis
Sachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli (Image Source: Twitter)
Vinod Kambli is known for his making a sensational start to his international career for India. In the first seven Test matches, he smashed 793 runs at an average of 113.29. But, it was his lifestyle that distracted him from the roots of cricket. After that, he never made a comeback to the Indian team.
But, now this ex-Indian player is looking for more cricket-related work to manage his lifestyle. He is also known for his beautiful friendship with the former India great Sachin Tendulkar. Now, he opened up that his friend is also aware of his complete situation. But, he is not expecting anything from him.
“Sachin Tendulkar knows everything, but I am not expecting anything from him. He has been a very good friend.” – Vinod Kambli
Speaking in an interview with Mid-Day, Kambli said that his only source of income is the pension (₹30,000) from the Indian Cricket Board. But, he is willing to work on cricket-related assignments to run his family. He said: “I am a retired cricketer, who is completely dependent on the pension from the Indian Cricket Board. My only payment [source of income] at the moment is from the Board, for which I am really thankful and grateful. It takes care of my family,”
He also shared that he is always there for the Mumbai Cricket Association to help youngsters. “I need assignments, where I can work with youngsters. I know Mumbai has retained Amol [Muzumdar] as their head coach, but if anywhere I am needed, I am there. I came into the CIC [Cricket Improvement Committee], but it was an honorary job. I went to the MCA for some help. I have a family to look after. I told the MCA many times that if you require me, I am there whether it is at the Wankhede Stadium or at BKC. Mumbai cricket has given me a lot. I owe my life to this game.” Kambli added.
However, he said that his good friend, Sachin Tendulkar knows everything. But he is not expecting anything from him. Kambli also shared that Sachin has been a good friend so far. “He [Sachin] knows everything, but I am not expecting anything from him. He gave me the TMGA (Tendulkar Middlesex Global Academy) assignment. I was very happy. He has been a very good friend. He has always been there for me,” Kambli said. “I would go to the Shardashram school, where I would eat food when the team met. That’s where Sachin stood up as a friend. I came from a very poor family.” Vinod Kambli concluded.
