Vinod Kambli, the former Indian cricketer, made an appearance at the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 29, 2026. Despite serious health concerns, including a reported brain clot affecting his memory, Kambli's wife, Andrea Hewitt, has labeled these claims as false and emphasized that he is recovering well. Videos from the match showed Kambli needing support to walk, but he attended to cheer for his friend Sachin Tendulkar's team. Friends and members of the cricketing community have come together to support Kambli, both financially and emotionally, through a WhatsApp group led by former umpire Marcus Couto. This group includes Tendulkar, who remains one of Kambli's oldest friends. Additionally, Kambli's son, Cristiano, is being encouraged to pursue cricket, with arrangements made for him to join a cricket academy without any fees.