About Vinod Kambli
Vinod Kambli is one of the most naturally gifted left-handed batsmen India has produced. Born in Mumbai in 1972, he came through the same school cricket system as his childhood friend Sachin Tendulkar, and the two famously shared a record school partnership of 664 runs in the Harris Shield in 1988. He went on to play for India, Mumbai and Boland in South Africa.
Career highlights
Vinod burst onto the Test scene in 1993 with consecutive double centuries against England and Zimbabwe, making him one of the fastest Indians to 1,000 Test runs. He holds the highest career Test batting average of any Indian, 54, though he played his last Test at just 23.
In ODIs he became the first cricketer to score a century on his birthday, and he was part of the squad that reached the 2000 ICC Champions Trophy final. After his playing career he worked as a commentator and cricket expert on television.
What audiences love about Vinod
Fans remember Vinod’s flair, his attacking strokeplay against spin and the extraordinary start to his Test career. His friendship with Sachin Tendulkar, from Shardashram school to the Indian team, is one of the most famous stories in Indian cricket.
His record school partnership with Sachin remains a legendary part of Mumbai cricket folklore.
Why brands work with Vinod Kambli
Vinod offers strong nostalgia among fans of 1990s cricket and Mumbai pride. He suits cricket heritage content and campaigns that celebrate friendship and school sport.
Campaigns that suit Vinod Kambli
- Cricket nostalgia content
- School and grassroots cricket initiatives
- Regional campaigns in Mumbai
- Friendship-themed campaigns
- Interviews and documentaries
Planning a campaign with Vinod
Nostalgic, story-led creative suits Vinod best. Share full details early so his team can assess availability and fit.
Booking Vinod Kambli through CelebrityHai
Share your brand, deliverables, dates, city and budget range. CelebrityHai checks interest and availability with Vinod’s team and manages negotiation, contracts and coordination.
Quick answers
What record does Vinod Kambli hold? The highest career Test batting average of any Indian.
Did he play school cricket with Sachin Tendulkar? Yes, they shared a record 664-run partnership in 1988.
Where is he from? Mumbai.
How quickly can a booking with Vinod be confirmed? Simple appearances can sometimes be confirmed within days, while campaigns involving shoots, multiple deliverables or long usage periods usually take a few weeks. Sharing your brief, dates and budget range early helps Vinod’s team respond faster.
What should our brief to Vinod include? The brand and product, the deliverables you need, preferred dates and city, the platforms and duration of usage, and a budget range. For active players, also mention any match or tournament windows you want to avoid.
Will Vinod review the script? Yes. Scripts, product claims and creative are shared with Vinod’s team for approval before the shoot, which is standard for celebrity campaigns.
How is Vinod Kambli’s fee decided? Fees are not published. They depend on the deliverables, shoot or appearance days, usage rights, platforms, territories, campaign length and any category exclusivity, and they are confirmed with Vinod’s team for each brief.
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; Vinod Kambli’s team decides which briefs they accept.
- Brand endorsement
- Brand ambassador
- TV commercial
- Digital or social campaign
- Product launch
- Corporate event
- Public event or performance
- Commercial shoot or other
Fees are not published. They depend on deliverables, usage rights, duration and dates, and are confirmed with the talent’s team for your brief.
