Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli on Sunday, February 27, 2022, was arrested for drunk driving as he hit a passing car at a Bandra society in Mumbai. He was taken into custody and investigated at the Bandra Police Station.
Kambli, 50, was arrested after a resident of the said Bandra society made a police complaint and the authorities charged him under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) section r.w. 185 of the Motor Vehicle Act (driving under the influence of alcohol).
However, PTI reported that Kambli was released on bail later in the day. Kambli also allegedly argued with the complex's watchman and some residents after the incident.
One of the brightest talents to come out from renowned coach Ramakant Achrekar's tutelage, Kambli played 17 Tests and scored 1084 runs, including 4 hundreds. He played 104 ODIs for India, hitting 2477 runs, including 2 hundreds.
His Test career was over before he turned 25 after his technique against fast bowlers was found wanting, while, he trudged on in ODI cricket for India, his last match came in 2000. He played In the 1992 and 1996 World Cups for India.
A gifted cricketer, who grew up learning the art of the sport with Sachin Tendulkar, Kambli was bogged down by controversies over his conduct.
(PTI inputs)
