Arjun Tendulkar shines with 9-wicket haul in KSCA Invitational tournament
Arjun Tendulkar, the son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, has made a significant impact in the ongoing Dr (Capt) K Thimmappiah Memorial Tournament. The 24-year-old fast bowler, representing Goa CA XI against Karnataka, claimed nine wickets in a match. This outstanding performance propelled his team to an impressive victory by an innings and 189 runs. Here are further details.
Tendulkar's performance leads Goa to victory
In the first innings, Tendulkar dismissed five Karnataka batters for just 41 runs in 13 overs. This left Karnataka all out for a meager 103. Goa responded with a commanding score of 413, thanks to Abhinav Tejrana's century and Manthan Khutkar's contribution of 69 runs. Trailing by a significant margin, Karnataka were dismissed for just 121 in their second innings with Tendulkar claiming four more wickets at the cost of only 46 runs in his spell of 13.3 overs.
Tendulkar's journey in domestic cricket and IPL
Tendulkar did not break into the first team of the 42-time Ranji Trophy champions Mumbai. He made his Ranji Trophy debut for Goa in the 2022/23 season, where he has played 13 First-Class matches and taken 21 wickets at an average of 45.19. In addition to his domestic career, Tendulkar has also featured in five matches for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL), becoming part of the first father-son duo to play in this tournament.
Tendulkar's growth and future aspirations
As he nears his 25th birthday, Tendulkar has played 49 competitive matches across all formats at the senior level, claiming a total of 68 wickets. This includes three wickets from his five IPL appearances at an economy rate of 9.37. His former captain at Mumbai Indians, Rohit Sharma, has praised his growth and clarity in plans over the years. With the domestic season underway, Tendulkar is expected to continue making strides in his cricketing career.
