Arjun Tendulkar makes an IPL debut with Mumbai Indians, leading his IPL debut with a victory.
Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, made his long-awaited IPL debut on Sunday, April 18, 2023. Against Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Stadium.
According to the sources, Arjun was recruited by Mumbai Indians in the IPL auction 2021.With the base price of INR 20 Lakhs. A year later, at the mega auction before the 2022 season, Arjun saw interest from Gujarat Titans. But Mumbai Indians robbed him back with INR 30 Lakhs With Mumbai opting to bowl first in Kolkata Knight Riders tie. Arjun was given the big responsibility of opening the attack.
He finished with 0/23 figures in the match and was not called upon to complete his quota. He did not even get a chance to bat during the match. Although he only bowled for a few overs it was indeed a winning start to his IPL career as Mumbai Indians beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 6 wickets.
After the match, Sachin, who has long been associated with Mumbai Indians, as a player previously and now as a mentor, took to Twitter to react to his son Arjun’s IPL debut and also congratulated him on the start of his new journey in cricket. Later daughter Sara too dropped an emotional reaction to Sachin’s Instagram post.
Mumbai Indians fans are loving this new addition to the team.
Himanshi Thirani (BJMC II)
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