Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli made his first statement after being admitted to Thane's Akruti Hospital due to deteriorating health. Medical later revealed that the ex- cricketer had brain clots, raising concerns about his health. Amidst the reports that Kambli's health remains critical, the 52-year-old made his first statement from the hospital and thanked the doctors for their continuous support. Notably, hospital in-charge S Singh has assured Kambli of life-long free treatment.

"I am alive because of the doctors here. All I would say is that I will do whatever sir (referring to the doctor) asks me to. People will see the inspiration that I'll give them," said Kambli as quoted by Hindustan Times.

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When Kambli was admitted to the hospital, he was not in a very good condition, Dr. Vivek, told Hindustan Times. However, given that the cricketer was greeting doctors, hospital staff, and fans, one could believe that he was doing better than initially reported.

"When he was admitted on Saturday, he was having massive cramps along with fever and dizziness. He was not able to sit, and was not able to walk. He was also drowsy at the time of admission," Dr. Vivek Dwivedi, who is treating Kambli, told HT.

"We did all the investigation and after that came to know that he was having a urinary tract infection along with electrolyte imbalance. Sodium was a bit on the lower side, potassium was on the lower side. That was the reason for the cramps. His BP was also on the lower side. We started him on antibiotics."

Kambli's health has been a hot topic of debate ever since he joined Sachin Tendulkar at Ramakant Achrekar's stature unveiling ceremony at Shivaji Park. Last year, a video of Kambli went viral where the former cricketer struggled to walk without support and the recent public appearance of a weak Kambli clutching Tendulkar's hand sent fans into a meltdown who requested the cricket fraternity to help the cricketer.

Kapil Dev and a few senior Indian cricketers offered financial help to Kambli provided that he was willing to help himself. This was not the first time Kambli was admitted to the hospital. In a recent interview, he revealed he was admitted to the hospital about a month ago after he collapsed on ground.

“I was suffering from a urine problem. It was just flowing. My son, Jesus Cristiano, picked me up and brought me back to my feet. My daughter, who is 10 years old, and my wife came to help me. This happened one month ago. My head started spinning; I collapsed and fell down. The doctor told me to get admitted," said Kambli in an interaction on Vicky Lalwani's YouTube channel.

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