Legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev has promised former India batsman Vinod Kambli, who passed out from a hospital in Thane, that he will visit him as soon as possible. Kambli was admitted to the ICU on December 21 due to health complications that included a urinary tract infection and pain, but doctors later said the 52-year-old also had clots in his brain. On Wednesday, Kambli walked out of the hospital looking frail but in high spirits, and posed for photographs with hospital staff besides playing a short game of cricket.

Akruti Hospital director Shailesh Thakur said that during Kambli’s hospitalisation, he also made a video call to former India captain Kapil Dev, among them the 1983 World Cup winners, to help the Mumbai cricketer. has extended its offer.

“Hi Kapil Paaji how are you,” an emotional Kambli replied to Kapil’s greeting over the call.

The World Cup-winning captain then had a brief chat with his one-time teammate.

“I’ll come and see you. You look good, you’ve dyed your beard. Don’t rush. If you need to stay a few more days (in the hospital), please don’t rush. Tell the doctors If there is a need to stay two more days, that’s fine,” said Kapil.

“Take care. I’ll come see you when you come out better. Take care, love you,” Kapil added.

Kapil also thanked Thakur. “Thank you Shailesh, (because) you are taking care of him. He is looking good, take care of him.

Thakur said the hospital would provide all possible support to Kambli.

“I have been a fan of Kambli Sir all my life and it was difficult to see him struggling due to his health issues. We brought him to our hospital and we will also take care of his medical expenses and hospitalizations in future. Will,” Thakur told PTI.

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