Cricket God - Sachin Tendulkar Son Arjun Tendulkar Debut in Cricket

Indian Cricket history has seen many pairs of brothers playing together for the nation, whether it is Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya, or Irfan Pathan and Yusuf Pathan. Similarly, there are many families who serve as a cricketer by being in the Indian National Cricket team for generations. The latest example of this can be seen in the Tendulkar Family where after the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, his son, Arjun Tendulkar, has joined Indian Cricket. He is currently playing for the Mumbai Indians IPL franchise for the leagues 16th edition.

Sachin Tendulkar Son - Arjun Tendulakar

Sachin Tendulkar, famous as the “God of Cricket”, debuted in Cricket in 1989 & retired from all formats of cricket in 2013. This, one of the greatest batsman of the history, was born on April 24th, 1973. He was only 16 when he started playing cricket and had an aspiring career in the Cricket World.

Arjun Tendulkar, the son of this legendary player made his debut in the Cricket in 2021 and is a bowler by role.

About Arjun Tendulkar

Arjun Tendulkar, born on September 24th, 1999, is the emerging Indian cricketer. He is also the son of the most successful batsman of Cricket, Sachin Tendulkar. 

Arjun Tendulkar Personal Details

• Full Name - Arjun Sachin Tendulkar
• Birth Date - September 24th, 1999
• Age - 24 (In 2023)
• Height - 6 Feet 3 Inches
• Weight - 80 Kgs
• Birth Place - Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Father - Sachin Tendulkar
• Mother - Anjali Tendulkar
• Sibling- Sara Tendulkar
• Playing Role - Bowler (Pacer)
• Batting Style - Left-hand Batter
• Bowling Style - Left-arm medium-fast Bowler 
• Cricket Teams - India U19, Aakash Tigers MWS, Mumbai, Mumbai Indians, Goa

Arjun Tendulkar Cricket Debut -

• IPL Debut : April 16th 2022, Mumbai Indians Vs. Kolkata Knight Riders Match.  
• T20 Debut : January 15th, 2021 in Mumbai Vs. Haryana in Mumbai Match. 
• List A Match Debut : November 12th, 2022 in Andhra Vs. Goa at Alur Match.
• FC Match Debut : November 13th-16th in Goa Vs. Rajasthan at Porvorim Match.

Why Arjun Tendulkar Choose Cricket as a Career

Arjun tendulkar belonged to a family of the greatest cricketer of all time, Sachin Tendulkar. He has been an inspiration for many and it can be presumed that Arjun, like his father, wishes to be as successful as his father is.

He is not a copy of Sachin Tendulkar but is inspired from him. Senior Tendulkar, was a batter by role and made the highest records in batting in all formats of Cricket. Contrarily, Junior Tendulkar is a bowler by role and furnishing his present bowling skills with hundred percent effort.

In terms of his game and bowling, Junior Tendulkar stated: “I just got stronger, grew taller and I loved bowling fast from my childhood.”

The biggest inspirations for Junior Tendulkar are: Mitchel Starc, Wasim Akram, Mitchell Johnson and Ben Stokes, who is an English All Rounder. Wasim Akram nourished his passion for fast bowling and made him learn how to shine the ball.

Arjun Tendulkar IPL Debut Since 2021

• Arjun Tendulkar was opted by the Mumbai Indians Franchise in IPL 2021 for INR 20 Lakhs.
• Arjun again got selected in the same franchise in IPL 2022 for INR 30 Lakhs. Arjun Tendulkar made his IPL debut on April 16th 2022, when he played in a match of Mumbai Indians Vs. Kolkata Knight Riders. 
• Junior Tendulkar was bought by the MI franchise in IPL 2023 for INR 30 Lakhs and this time he bagged the place in the playing XI of this squad.

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Arjun Tendulkar IPL 2023 Stats

Arjun Tendulkar Batting Stats

• In IPL 2023, Arjun Tendulkar has played a total 4 matches and 1 inning as a batter. 
• He has scored 13 runs with 13.00 average and 144.44 Strike Rate.

Arjun Tendulkar Bowling Stats

• In IPL 2023, Arjun Tendulkar has played a total 4 matches and 4 innings as a bowler. 
• He has taken 3 wickets in total 9.5 overs.
• His average as a bowler was 30.67 and his economy rate was 9.36. 
• His best figures as a bowler in IPL 2023 till date are 1/9.

Arjun Tendulkar IPL 2023 Price

For IPL 2023, Arjun Tendulkar was bought by Mumbai Indians franchise, which was the team of his father when he was playing in the IPL tournament. 

Junior Tendulkar was bought by the franchise for INR 30 Lakhs. Arjun is young but a quality bowler who is trying to prove his skill in IPL’s 16th edition.

Arjun Tendulkar Future in Cricket after IPL 2023

Arjun Tendulkar is expected to have a long career in Cricket as his performance in IPL 2023 is appreciated by many of the co-players of his father. 

Also, his  performance in this 16th season of IPL is appreciable and people enjoy watching him bowling. Rohit Sharma, the skipper of the MI franchise as the opening batter, praised his Sunrisers Hyderabad Vs. Mumbai Indians match performance and said that:

• Arjun, Junior Tendulkar, has clarity of thought.
• He has been with the MI franchise for 3 years now.
• Under pressure he defended 20 runs off the final over.
• Saved MI 14-run for MI against SRH.

Rohit Sharma Stated:

“Arjun has been a part of this team for three years. He understands what he wants to do. He is quite confident as well. He is clear in his plans. He is trying to swing the new balland bowl yorker at the death.” Another World Cup 2011 co-player of Sachin Tendulkar, Sreesanth, shared with media that:

“I was the happiest person when I saw him on the ground. It’s so good to see a legend’s son and it isn’t easy for a player from a legendary family, but he came out with flying colours,”.

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Conclusion

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