According to a report by The Times of India, Sunil Gavaskar had come in to aid Vinod Kambli through his CHAMPS Foundation.

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Kambli and Gavaskar met during the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Wankhede Stadium in January. Despite being in poor physical condition, he offered his respect to Gavaskar by touching his feet.