Arjun Tendulkar facts for kids
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Arjun Sachin Tendulkar
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| Born | 24 September 1999 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Left-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Left-arm fast-medium | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Bowler | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2020/21 | Mumbai | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021–present | Mumbai Indians | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022/23–2024/25 | Goa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: ESPNcricinfo, 29 November 2024
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Arjun Sachin Tendulkar was born on September 24, 1999. He is an Indian cricket player from Mumbai, Maharashtra. He is famous for being the son of the legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.
Arjun plays as a left-handed fast-medium bowler. He also bats left-handed, usually lower down the batting order. He currently plays for the Goa team in India's domestic cricket matches. Before that, he played for the Mumbai team.
Since 2021, Arjun Tendulkar has been part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) team, Mumbai Indians. He made his first IPL appearance with them in 2023.
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About Arjun Tendulkar
His Early Life and Family
Arjun Tendulkar was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, in 1999. His father is the famous former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. His mother is Anjali Tendulkar. Arjun also has an older sister named Sara Tendulkar.
His grandmother, Annabel Mehta, is from England. She is known for helping people in need in Mumbai. She even received an award called the Order of the British Empire for her amazing work.
Starting His Cricket Journey
Arjun began playing cricket at a young age. He worked hard to develop his skills as a bowler and a batsman. Being the son of a cricket legend, many people watched his progress closely.
Arjun's Cricket Career
Playing for India Under-19
Arjun Tendulkar made his debut for India's Under-19 team in 2018. This was a big step for him, as he played against Sri Lanka. It showed he was a promising young talent in Indian cricket.
First Steps in Senior Cricket
Arjun played his first T20 match on January 15, 2021. He played for the Mumbai team in a tournament called the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. In this match, he took one wicket.
Joining the Indian Premier League (IPL)
The Mumbai Indians team picked Arjun Tendulkar in the auction for the 2021 IPL season. This was a big moment for him. In September 2021, he was also chosen for Mumbai's main team.
However, he had to miss the 2021 IPL due to an injury. In 2022, the Mumbai Indians picked him again for the IPL 2022 tournament.
Moving to Goa
In August 2022, Arjun decided to leave the Mumbai team. He joined the Goa team instead. He played for Goa in the 2022–23 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Making His First-Class Debut
On December 13, 2022, Arjun Tendulkar played his first-class cricket match. He was playing for Goa against Rajasthan in the Ranji Trophy. This was a very special match for him. He scored his first century, hitting 120 runs!
IPL Debut for Mumbai Indians
Arjun made his official IPL debut for the Mumbai Indians on April 16, 2023. This match was against the Kolkata Knight Riders. In this game, he also took his very first IPL wicket. He dismissed the player Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
