Sachin Tendulkar’s son Arjun Tendulkar will be playing for the cricket team Mumbai Indians in the upcoming season of Indian Premier League(IPL). Following Arjun Tendulkar’s selection, his sister Sara took to Instagram to congratulate her brother. 

Sara’s story caption said, ” Nobody can take this achievement away from you, it is YOURS.” 

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It would be natural for Arjun Tendulkar to feel extreme pressure or overshadowed due to his father’s long list of achievements. However, real talent knows no bounds. He was auctioned at the base price of Rs 20 Lakh. Previously, Arjun played in the 2021 edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 in Mumbai. 

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Mumbai Indians also took to Instagram and welcomed Arjun Tendulkar to the team with the caption, ”

Cricket in his blood. Refined in the nets. Now ready to take the 22-yards by storm ?Welcome home, Arjun Tendulkar!”

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He is a left-handed fast bowler and left-handed batsman. 

In his debut, he took one wicket for 34 runs from three overs. He has also been playing for Mumbai at the U-19 level and other competitions. He was also a part of the Mumbai T20 league that was played in 2019. Arjun has been been training with Mumbai Indians for a few years now.

Tendulkar junior has often been seen as a net bowler, playing against many international sides. He has been training under the guidance of Mumbai Indians bowling coach Shane Bond and Zaheer Khan, one of India’s most successful fast bowlers.