Arjun Tendulkar, the son of India’s legendary batter Sachin, is set to make his IPL debut against KKR on Sunday.
This means that the long wait for Arjun Tendulkar has come to an end. Arjun Tendulkar’s long wait is over now that his father, The Great Indian batter Sachin, is set to make his IPL debut.
Having both played for Mumbai Indians, the two will be the first father-son team to compete in the IPL. Sachin made his final league appearance in 2013.
Arjun was roped in by Mumbai Indians in the sale before the 2021 season. At a base cost of INR 20 lakhs.
After a year, in the super sale for the 2022 season. Arjun had drawn in two bidders with Gujarat Titans also having raised the oar before he got back to MI at a cost of INR 30 lakhs.
However, despite having been a member of the team for a number of seasons. He did not receive his first cap until Sunday, April 16, 2023.
Arjun was seen having a heated conversation with his father Sachin ahead of the toss. Sachin has been involved with the team for a long time, first as a player and then as a coach.
Afterward, customary captain Rohit Sharma, who has not been remembered for the main XI for the match against KKR attributable to a “stomach bug”.
As made sense of by substitute captain Suryakumar Yadav. Got the discussion together with Sachin with the pair attempting to propel the 23-year-old in front of his presentation at the famous Wankhede Arena. Sara, Arjun’s sister, was also observed in the stands.
During the 2021 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy season. The all-rounder made his T20 debut for Mumbai and went 1 for 34 in three overs.
He moved to Goa for the domestic season 2022-23. When he became the No. 7 batter and scored a century in his Ranji Trophy debut against Rajasthan.
He additionally had a noteworthy white-ball crusade for the group, finishing as the joint driving wicket-taker in Vijay Hazare Prize.
At an average of 32.37, Arjun had taken eight wickets in seven matches. Additionally, the left-arm bowler picked up 10 wickets for Goa in seven games of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Prize at an economy rate of 5.69.
The Mumbai Indians’ temporary captain, Suryakumar, called the toss and chose for KKR to bat first in the game.
Willing to bowl first because it seems like the wicket is dry. The ball then gracefully lands on the bat,” he said.
On the other hand, KKR made no adjustments for the game. “While our bowling needs work, the atmosphere in the locker room is positive.
We are certain that we can pursue 200-210. In my opinion, the second innings might see the ball turn. Because it’s a team sport, no one can win a tournament by themselves.
The fact that everyone is scoring runs is beneficial to us. “Because we are playing with the same team. We will aim to score around 180 on this wicket,” KKR skipper Nitish Rana stated.