Lesser known facts about former Team India cricketer Vinod Kambli
Updated On: 06 August, 2024 12:24 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar
Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli is known not only as a talented batsman, but also a stylish cricketer. Let`s dig deep into our archives to showcase some rare and unseen pictures that speak about his personal life - wife Andrea Hewitt, ex-wife Noella, his parents and siblings - during his early days in cricket.
1/34
Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli is known not only as a talented batsman, but also a stylish cricketer. Let`s dig deep into our archives to showcase some rare and unseen pictures that speak about his personal life - wife Andrea Hewitt, ex-wife Noella, his parents and siblings - during his early days in cricket.
2/34
Vinod Kambli was born in Kanjurmarg, central suburbs of Mumbai. He played cricket on a small piece of land which had high-rise buildings surrounding it.
In pic: Vinod Kambli and his ex-wife Noella Lewis during their marriage ceremony.
ADVERTISEMENT
3/34
It is said that while playing there in his childhood, the runs scored were determined by how high the ball was hit. Guess, that`s how Vinod Kambli was such a great over-the-top hitter.
In pic: Vinod Kambli and ex-wife Noella Lewis during their wedding at St Patrick`s Cathedral Church in Pune in May 1994
4/34
Former left-handed Mumbai batsman Vinod Kambli has played 17 Test matches with 1084 runs at an average of 54.20. He has 4 centuries and 3 fifties to his name. His highest score is 227.
In pic: Vinod Kambli`s ex-wife Noella Lewis at her home, minutes before her wedding with him in 1994. Noella worked as a receptionist in a hotel in Pune
ADVERTISEMENT
5/34
Vinod Kambli has played 104 ODIs scoring 2477 runs at an average of 32.59 with 2 centuries and 14 fifties. His highest score is 106.
In pic: Vinod Kambli and his ex-wife Noella Lewis during a party. We did not know Kambli even sang!
6/34
Vinod Kambli has quite some distinctive records in cricket. He is the first man to score an ODI century on his birthday.
In pic: Vinod Kambli and his ex-wife Noella Lewis reading an edition of the mid-day newspaper.
ADVERTISEMENT
7/34
Despite having one of the highest averages by an Indian cricketer in Tests (54), he retired from the format at a young age of just 23.
In pic: Vinod Kambli`s family - his brother Vikas (L), mother Vijaya (c), father Ganpat (R) and his brother Virendra (below right). Kambli was born in a humble family and lived in Kanjurmarg
8/34
Vinod Kambli got married for a second time when he tied the knot with model Andrea Hewitt.
In picture: Vinod Kambli and his wife Andrea Hewitt on the day of their court marriage
ADVERTISEMENT
9/34
Vinod Kambli and Andrea Hewitt were court married at the Olympia Building in the suburbs of Bandra
10/34
Vinod Kambli and his wife Andrea have two children. Their son is named Jesus Christiano and their daughter Johanna Christiana.
ADVERTISEMENT
11/34
In picture: Vinod Kambli kisses his wife Andrea Hewitt on their big day
12/34
In picture: Vinod Kambli poses with his wife Andrea Hewitt during their court marriage
ADVERTISEMENT
13/34
In picture: Vinod Kambli dressing up for his court marriage with Andrea Hewitt
14/34
In picture: Kambli`s wife Andrea Hewitt looks into the mirror on her big day
ADVERTISEMENT
15/34
In picture: Vinod Kambli and Andrea Hewitt completing formalities during their court marriage
16/34
In picture: Vinod Kambli and Andrea Hewitt during a launch party in Andheri.
ADVERTISEMENT
17/34
Needless to say, Vinod Kambli and Andrew Hewitt are one of the most stylish couples Indian cricket has ever seen.
18/34
Pierce me, baby, one more time! Is that what Vinod Kambli is telling his wife Andrea Hewitt as she tries a new earring on him? This picture was taken when the then newlywed couple went shopping around at Link Road, Bandra
ADVERTISEMENT
19/34
In picture: Vinod Kambli and Andrea Hewitt entering Siddhivinayak Temple
20/34
In picture: Vinod Kambli meets policemen during his visit to Siddhivinayak Temple
ADVERTISEMENT
21/34
In picture: Vinod Kambli and his wife Andrea during Ganpati Darshan at Siddhivinayak Temple, Prabhadevi
22/34
Vinod Kambli converted to Christianity in 2010 in Bandra. During Vinod Kambli`s conversion, Andrea Hewitt was reportedly 2 months pregnant.
ADVERTISEMENT
23/34
Vinod Kambli has maintained that he respects all religions.
24/34
In picture: Vinod Kambli and his wife Andrea happily pose for the paparazzi
ADVERTISEMENT
25/34
In picture: Vinod Kambli and Andrea Hewitt with Sachin Tendulkar`s son Arjun during the Ranji Trophy finals between Mumbai and Bengal at Wankhede Stadium
26/34
In picture: Vinod Kambli with his wife Andrea and ex-cricketer Kapil Dev during a party
ADVERTISEMENT
27/34
In picture: Vinod Kambli pumping iron at the gym
28/34
In picture: Vinod Kambli gets playful during one of his workout sessions
ADVERTISEMENT
29/34
In picture: Vinod Kambli at Sachin Tendulkar`s restaurant for a party to celebrate the latter`s 35th Test century
30/34
In picture: Vinod Kambli at the Standard Chartered International Marathon Race 2007 at Azad Maidan
ADVERTISEMENT
31/34
In picture: Vinod Kambli at the launch of Puma Eyewear Collection at Sports Bar, Phoenix Mills
32/34
In picture: Vinod Kambli at the opening ceremony of the Coaching Clinic at BKC organized for the MCA Recreation Club members
ADVERTISEMENT
33/34
In picture: Vinod Kambli during the Harris Shield Final at Bombay Gym in December 2017
34/34
Vinod Kambli has a biography titled `Vinod Kambli: The Lost Hero`
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Photo of Day
High tidal waves in Mumbai delay Lalbaugcha Raja`s visarjan
The iconic Lalbaugcha Raja idol was shifted onto a raft on Sunday afternoon after delays since morning due to high tide and technical challenges, with final immersion, delayed by several hours, expected to take place around 11 pm, officials said.
ADVERTISEMENT
