‘Arjun grew in stature today’: Junior Tendulkar gets applause after first IPL wicket

Arjun Tendulkar received praise for his spell for MI vs SRH in IPL 2023. He also spoke about his conversations with father Sachin.

Arjun Tendulkar for MI. (IPL/BCCI)

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Mumbai Indians defeated hosts Sunrisers Hyderabad by 14 runs in the Indian Premier League on Tuesday. Cameron Green scored a timely half-century to help Mumbai Indians post a challenging 192 for five after being asked to bat. The home team then kept losing wickets at regular intervals and were bowled out for 178 in 19.5 overs.

Three wins in a row for the @mipaltan as they beat #SRH by 14 runs to add two key points to their tally.

Scorecard – https://t.co/oWfswiuqls #TATAIPL #SRHvMI #IPL2023 pic.twitter.com/asznvdy1BS

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 18, 2023

Arjun Tendulkar bowled a brilliant 20th over in extreme pressure as Mumbai Indians defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 14 runs for their third straight win on Tuesday.

Playing his second IPL game, Tendulkar again bowled two overs with the new ball before returning to bowl the high pressure final over with Sunrisers needing 20 runs.

Tendulkar chose to bowl full and wide and was able to do the job for his team. He got his maiden IPL wicket in the process.

“Obviously it was great getting my first IPL wicket. I just had to focus on what was in hand, the plan and executing it,” he said in an interview to the broadcasters.

A special moment for young Arjun Tendulkar, who gets his first wicket in #TATAIPL and it is his captain Rohit Sharma, who takes the catch of Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

Arjun takes the final wicket and @mipaltan win by 14 runs. pic.twitter.com/1jAa2kBm0Z

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 18, 2023

“Our plan was just to bowl wide and get the long boundary into play, make the batsman hit it to the longer side. I love bowling, I am happy to bowl anytime the captain asks me to and just stick to the team plan and give my best,” added Tendulkar.

When asked about whether he talks cricket with his father, Sachin, and what sort of advice the legendary Indian batter gives, the junior Tendulkar said, “We (Sachin Tendulkar and him) talk about cricket, we discuss tactics before the game and he tells me to back what I practise every game. I just focused on my release, bowling good lengths and lines upfront. If it swings, it’s a bonus, if it doesn’t, so be it.”

Skipper Rohit Sharma also praised the youngster in the post-match presentation and said, “Arjun has been a part of this team for three years. He understands what he wants to do. He is quite confident as well. He is clear in his plans.”

Tendulkar also received praise online for his spell.

Arjun Tendulkar today grew in stature. Justified captain’s trust by bowling tight final over, held his nerves, took his first IPL wicket. Congrats Paaji, here’s wishing a long successful career for Arjun. @sachin_rt #Arjun

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) April 18, 2023