Vinod Kambli

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1. When was Vinod Kambli born?January 18, 1972
2. Where was Vinod Kambli born?Mumbai, India
3. What is the primary role?Left-handed middle-order batsman
4. What is the test cricket average?54.00 (highest for an Indian cricketer)
5. Who is Vinod Kambli?He is an Indian cricket star from Mumbai who played for India and is known for his fast, fearless batting.
6. What special record does he hold?He was the first player to score a hundred runs in a one‑day match on his own birthday.

Middle-order Batsman: A batsman who typically bats from the 3rd to the 7th position in the batting order.
Career Batting Average: The total runs scored divided by the number of times a batsman has been dismissed.
ICC Champions Trophy: An international cricket tournament contested by the top eight member nations of the ICC.
Test Cricket: The longest and traditional format of cricket, played over multiple days.