Vinod Kambli

Cricketer and sportscaster

Vinod Kambli - Cricketer and sportscaster
Born

January 18th, 1972
53 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

India

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A former cricketer who played for the Indian national team, primarily as a left-handed batsman. Made an impactful debut in Test cricket against England in 1993 and scored a double century in his second Test match. After retiring from professional cricket, transitioned to sportscasting and also appeared in Hindi films, making significant contributions to both cricket and cinema.

Scored 224 runs in his second Test match

Played for India from 1993 to 2000

Appeared in notable Bollywood films like 'Ankhein'

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