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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