
Top 10 cricketers whose drug addiction & bans destroyed promising careers
From failed drug tests to long bans, these 10 cricketers lost their chance to achieve greatness in the sport.

From failed drug tests to long bans, these 10 cricketers lost their chance to achieve greatness in the sport.

The former star Indian batter, Vinod Kambli, has arrived at the iconic Wankhede Stadium to enjoy the Indian Premier League 2026 clash between the Mumbai Indians and the Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Former Indian player’s brother shared that Sachin Tendulkar frequently calls the family to inquire about Vinod Kambli’s health, showing his concern and ongoing support for his longtime friend during his illness.

Vinod Kambli once rejected a part-time job, saying, “I and Sachin will make money playing Test cricket,” reveals a former teammate.
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The amount of talent Vinod Kambli possessed, cricket fans are still wondering how massive he could be. Without a disciplined daily life or routine, no one can sustain for a long time; Kambli was not exceptional. Still, at present, his controversial lifestyle has become a talking point among cricket fans.

The cricketer Kambli struggled with multiple health complications after playing 17 Tests and 104 ODIs and having scored 1,084 and 2,477 runs respectively as he survived two heart surgeries in 2013 while also experiencing a hospitalization in December 2024 due to a urinary infection with brain clots

The former Indian cricketer was admitted to Thane's Akruti hospital amidst worsening health conditions and thanked the doctors for taking extensive care.

The legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar met with his longtime friend and former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli at the unveiling of their coach Ramakant Achrekar's memorial in Mumbai.
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