New Delhi, April 15 -- Vinod Kambli will be getting Rs.30000 per month from Sunil Gavaskar's CHAMPS Foundation for the rest of his life and also an annual amount of Rs.30000 for medical expenses, in what comes as a welcome development for the ailing former India cricketer. Kambli, who rose to Vinod Kambli fame along with Sachin Tendulkar into the Indian team, came into limelight for his ailing health conditions recently.

Both Kambli and Gavaskar were pictured together during the inauguration of legendary coach Ramakant Achrekar's memorial at the Shivaji Park in Mumbai last year. During the event, Gavaskar had promised to help the ailing cricketer.

The 75-year-old now has kept his promise as Kambli is set to receive the monthly aid. The ...