New Delhi: Sachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli, childhood friends and former cricket stars, shared an emotional reunion at the unveiling of their coach Ramakant Achrekar’s memorial in Mumbai, with Kambli, facing health struggles, unable to stand but sharing a heartfelt moment with Tendulkar.
#WATCH | Maharashtra: Former Indian Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar met former cricketer Vinod Kambli during an event in Mumbai.
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— ANI (@ANI) December 3, 2024
The reunion between Sachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli has drawn significant attention and concern from fans, particularly due to Kambli’s health struggles, including a heart attack in 2013 and a recent video in 2024 showing him struggling to walk.
Vinod Kambli’s career and personal life have been marked by ups and downs, from successes and challenges in cricket to personal health battles. Despite these struggles, his enduring friendship with Sachin Tendulkar remains a constant, with their recent reunion highlighting the deep bond between them.
The unveiling of the memorial for Ramakant Achrekar was a poignant occasion, celebrating the legendary coach who molded the careers of Sachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli. The event, attended by Tendulkar, MNS chief Raj Thackeray, and other dignitaries, provided a special moment for the two childhood friends to reunite and honor their mentor’s legacy.
Ahead of the unveiling, Sachin Tendulkar posted a message on X which said, “Today is a very special day as we pay tribute to someone who gave so much to cricket and my life. I would be extremely happy if you join me as we unveil Achrekar Sir’s memorial on his birth anniversary and honour his incredible legacy.”
गुरु हा जीवनाचा मार्गदर्शक असतो, आणि आजचा दिवस त्यांच्या स्मृतींना आदरांजली वाहण्याचा आहे.
Today is a very special day as we pay tribute to someone who gave so much to cricket and my life. I would be extremely happy if you join me as we unveil Achrekar Sir’s memorial on his…
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) December 3, 2024
