It was a special occasion for Arjun Tendulkar as he finally made his debut for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 during their match against Kolkata Knight Riders. Arjun, who is the son of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, has been a part of MI since 2021 but finally got his chance to play in the competition. It was also an emotional moment for father Sachin, who wrote an emotional post on social media. “Arjun, today you have taken another important step in your journey as a cricketer. As your father, who loves you and is passionate about the game, I know you will continue to give the game the respect it deserves Which he deserves and will love the game.” you again. (1/2),” read the first part of the tweet.
Arjun, today you have taken another important step in your journey as a cricketer. As your father, who loves you and is passionate about sports, I know you will continue to give sports the respect it deserves and sports will love you back. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/a0SVVW7EhT
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 16, 2023
The former Indian opener said in the second part of his tweet, “You have worked very hard to reach here and I am sure you will continue to do so. This is just the beginning of a beautiful journey. Best wishes!”
You have worked very hard to reach here and I am sure you will continue to do so. This is the beginning of a beautiful journey. Best wishes! 👍💙 (2/2)
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 16, 2023
Sachin Tendulkar and his son Arjun Tendulkar became the first father and son to play in the Indian Premier League.
Sachin made his debut for MI in the first season of IPL in 2008 and played for the team till 2013. Now, Arjun has also made his debut with the same franchise.
Sachin has played six IPL seasons, all for Mumbai Indians, where he scored a total of 2334 runs in 78 matches at an average of 34.84. Sachin has scored 13 half-centuries and one century, hitting 29 sixes and 295 fours at a strike rate of 119.82.
Sachin’s best performance came in IPL 2010. He scored 618 runs in 15 matches at an average of 47.53 at a strike rate of 132.61. He scored five half-centuries that season and had a personal best score of 89*. He won the ‘Orange Cap’ that season. MI finished as the runners-up in that season.
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