‘He threw a cooking pan at me!’: How abuse led to Kambli’s fallout with wife, a former top model

Vinod Kambli, once a prominent figure in Indian cricket, had a great start to his career, which promised much.Despite a promising start, Kambli’s cricketing career soon faltered, and he became largely forgotten in the annals of Indian cricket. His downfall was attributed to a series of personal issues, including alcoholism, a lack of form, and indiscipline. Currently, Kambli is battling persistent health problems, which have rather kept him in a state of confinement.

Kambli’s personal life, much like his cricket career, has been turbulent. He has faced a number of serious issues, including allegations of domestic violence. His first marriage was in 1998 to Noella Lewis, a receptionist at a hotel in Pune. Kambli reportedly fell in love with her at first sight, and their relationship soon turned into marriage. However, the relationship ended abruptly with divorce, and several reasons emerged in the media for the separation. Some sources pointed to Kambli’s excessive drinking as a key factor, while others speculated that his relationships with other women contributed to the downfall of the marriage.

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After this, Kambli entered into a relationship with model Andrea Hewitt, one of the busiest models of the time, who had worked with brands like Tanishq. After six years of dating, the couple officially registered their marriage in 2006. Andrea, who had enjoyed a successful modelling career, left the profession to focus on family life. As a sign of his love for her, Kambli also converted to her religion.

The couple soon had two children, and after eight years of marriage, they remarried in a Christian ceremony. However, in 2023, the couple’s life attracted attention for a different reason. Kambli found himself in the spotlight after Andrea filed a complaint at the Bandra police station accusing him of domestic violence. According to the complaint, Kambli had repeatedly assaulted her, even going so far as to throw a cooking pan at her, resulting in a severe head injury. Andrea and their children subsequently left their home, and an investigation was reportedly launched in the case.

Shortly after, Kambli spoke out in an interview with a YouTube channel, discussing his family and the challenges he had faced. He revealed that he had been struggling with kidney-related issues for the past year and that his wife had stood by him throughout this difficult period. Even after two heart attacks, it was Andrea who had supported him, Kambli said, expressing his gratitude for her unwavering presence during his health crises.

Despite the challenges, Kambli's statements reflect a complicated relationship with his past and present, as he continues to navigate through both personal and health-related difficulties.