Arjun Tendulkar’s Impressive Performance as a Net Bowler in IPL- Arjun Tendulkar, the son of the legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, has been making headlines for his impressive performances as a net bowler for the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL). In this article, we will delve into Arjun’s IPL journey so far and his impact on the team.
Arjun Tendulkar Net Bowler for Mumbai Indians
Arjun Tendulkar was roped in as a net bowler for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2018 season. He has been a regular member of the team since then and has been playing a crucial role in preparing the team for their matches. Arjun has been bowling to some of the top batsmen in the world, including Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, and Quinton de Kock.
Impact on Mumbai Indians
Arjun Tendulkar’s impressive performance as a net bowler has had a positive impact on the Mumbai Indians’ team. The team’s captain, Rohit Sharma, has been seen praising Arjun’s dedication and hard work in training sessions. The team’s head coach, Mahela Jayawardene, has also been impressed with Arjun’s progress and has spoken highly of him in interviews.
Arjun Tendulkar makes IPL debut two years after joining Mumbai Indians
Arjun Tendulkar’s much-awaited debut for the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) finally happened on April 16th. The 23-year-old all-rounder was included in the playing XI for the match against Kolkata Knight Riders, where he opened the bowling attack for Mumbai Indians. In his first two overs, Arjun impressed everyone by getting the ball to move into the right-handed batters early in the innings, conceding 17 runs without taking any wickets. Venkatesh Iyer, the KKR batter, hit him for a six and a four, but Arjun bounced back to complete his quota of overs.
Arjun’s father, Sachin Tendulkar, was spotted during the team’s training session on April 15th and in the team dugout on April 16th, making them the first father-son pair to feature for the same side in the IPL’s 15-year history. Sachin played for Mumbai Indians for six years between 2008 and 2013.
Arjun was picked up by the five-time IPL champions in the 2021 auction at his base price of ₹20 lacks. The father-son duo’s appearance on the same team created history and added another feather to the Tendulkar family’s illustrious cap.
