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Vinod Kambli vs Sachin Tendulkar: Did Kambli Think He Was Better? Brother Reveals Truth

Virendra Kambli reveals how Vinod Kambli viewed his friendship and rivalry with Sachin Tendulkar

by Circ Mind
August 21, 2025
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1 Vinod Kambli vs Sachin Tendulkar: Did Kambli Think He Was Better? Brother Reveals Truth
2 Kambli Never Thought He Was “Better” Than Sachin
3 A Friendship That Went Beyond Cricket
4 Vinod Kambli’s Cricketing Journey
5 Sachin Tendulkar’s Legendary Career
6 What Made the Difference?
7 Legacy of the Duo
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Vinod Kambli vs Sachin Tendulkar: Did Kambli Think He Was Better? Brother Reveals Truth

When one talks about Indian cricket in the 1990s, the first name that comes to mind is Sachin Tendulkar, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the game. Alongside him, another prodigious talent emerged – Vinod Kambli. Vinod Kambli vs Sachin Tendulkar

Both players grew up together in Mumbai, studied under the legendary coach Ramakant Achrekar, and went on to create waves in school and domestic cricket. In fact, their iconic 664-run partnership in a Harris Shield match in 1988 is still remembered as one of the greatest feats in cricketing history.

However, their careers took different paths. While Sachin Tendulkar went on to become the “God of Cricket”, Vinod Kambli’s international career faded after showing early promise. Vinod Kambli vs Sachin Tendulkar

Recently, Vinod’s younger brother Virendra Kambli gave an interview where he cleared misconceptions about whether Kambli ever thought he was more talented than Tendulkar. Vinod Kambli vs Sachin Tendulkar

Kambli Never Thought He Was “Better” Than Sachin

Virendra clarified that his brother never compared himself to Sachin in terms of talent.

“Both had the same talent. You can’t say my brother was greater than Sachin or vice versa. They were both the same. I never heard my brother say he was better than Sachin,” Virendra said in an interview with Vickey Lalwani.

This statement puts an end to the long-standing speculation that Kambli might have considered himself the more gifted of the two. Vinod Kambli vs Sachin Tendulkar

A Friendship That Went Beyond Cricket

Despite contrasting careers, Kambli and Tendulkar’s friendship remained strong. According to Virendra, Sachin has always supported his childhood friend. Vinod Kambli vs Sachin Tendulkar

“Sachin dada has always supported Vinod. Their friendship is still very strong. Sachin calls and checks on him with Andrea (Vinod’s wife),” he said.

He also shared memories from the Ranji Trophy days, where the two cricketers often spent time together in dressing rooms, joking and laughing. Vinod Kambli vs Sachin Tendulkar

“I would go to the dressing room to eat, and Sachin dada, Vinod, and I would sit together and have fun. We would joke around and have a good time,” Virendra recalled.

Vinod Kambli’s Cricketing Journey

Though his career was short, Kambli displayed incredible talent. He played 17 Tests and 104 ODIs for India, scoring over 3,500 international runs. Vinod Kambli vs Sachin Tendulkar

  • In Test cricket, Kambli had a stunning average of 54.20.

  • He scored two double centuries, including 224 against England in Mumbai (1993).

  • He remains one of the few Indian players to score centuries in back-to-back Tests against England and Zimbabwe. Vinod Kambli vs Sachin Tendulkar

Despite these achievements, his career ended prematurely in 2000 due to fitness issues, inconsistent form, and off-field controversies. Vinod Kambli vs Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar’s Legendary Career

In contrast, Tendulkar went on to become the greatest batsman in cricket history:

  • 200 Tests, 100 centuries, and over 34,000 international runs.

  • World Cup winner in 2011.

  • Only player to score 100 international centuries.

While Kambli’s career was a case of “what could have been,” Tendulkar became the epitome of consistency, hard work, and discipline. Vinod Kambli vs Sachin Tendulkar

What Made the Difference?

Many experts believe that discipline and focus set Tendulkar apart from Kambli. While Kambli had raw talent, Tendulkar had a long-term vision, work ethic, and mental strength that helped him sustain success for over two decades. Vinod Kambli vs Sachin Tendulkar

Still, Virendra’s statement highlights that Kambli never felt inferior or superior – instead, he shared a bond of respect and friendship with Tendulkar. Vinod Kambli vs Sachin Tendulkar

Legacy of the Duo

Even today, fans remember the Tendulkar-Kambli duo as symbols of Mumbai’s cricketing nursery. Their partnership in school cricket remains legendary, and their early years together shaped Indian cricket in unique ways. Vinod Kambli vs Sachin Tendulkar

Kambli may not have achieved the same heights as Tendulkar, but his contribution to Indian cricket – especially in Tests during the early 1990s – remains significant. Vinod Kambli vs Sachin Tendulkar

Virendra Kambli’s revelations confirm that Vinod never claimed to be better than Tendulkar. Instead, the two shared a friendship that survived beyond cricket. While Sachin went on to script history, Kambli remains remembered as a cricketer of immense talent whose career didn’t last as long as fans had hoped.

But as Virendra said – “They were both the same.” And perhaps, that’s the best way to remember this iconic cricketing friendship.

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