Vinod Kambli hospitalised in Thane, condition ‘stabilising’

The former cricketer has been kept under observation as further diagnostic tests were being conducted, doctors said.

According to hospital authorities, Kambli’s initial evaluation indicated low blood pressure (hypotension), measured at 90/60 mm Hg. In addition, he was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI), a bacterial infection affecting any part of the urinary system.

A senior doctor noted that Kambli had imbalances in essential electrolytes, including sodium and potassium. These minerals are critical for muscle function and nerve signaling. Low levels, known as hyponatremia (low sodium) and hypokalemia (low potassium), lead to symptoms such as muscle cramps, weakness, and, in severe cases, impaired mobility.

“He was found to have old clots in his brain, likely residual effects from a prior stroke,” said a doctor who was involved in his treatment. Over time, such clots can contribute to neurodegenerative changes, which refer to progressive damage or loss of neurons, affecting functions such as memory, movement, and coordination like seen in his case, he added.

Doctors are conducting an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan to investigate further. His wife sought urgent medical attention when he began experiencing severe leg cramps and was unable to walk. The cramps were attributed to the electrolyte imbalance, exacerbating his discomfort and mobility issues.