Vinod Kambli, once regarded as one of India's most talented cricketers, failed to reach the heights he was expected to achieve. His career took a downturn and never fully recovered. While Kambli's journey faltered, his childhood friend Sachin Tendulkar went on to become the greatest batsman of all time. The stark contrast in their current lives and health, first highlighted during the memorial service for their former mentor Ramakant Achrekar, shocked the nation.
