Arjun bowled two overs for 17 runs but couldn’t pick up a wicket
ESPNcricinfo staff16-Apr-2023On Sunday afternoon, when Arjun Tendulkar made his IPL debut – for Mumbai Indians against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium – he and Sachin Tendulkar became the first father-son pair to have featured in the tournament.Sachin had also played for Mumbai, scoring 2334 runs in 78 IPL games between 2008 and 2013. He also captained them in 51 matches, with 30 wins and 21 losses.Arjun ended the game with figures of 2-0-17-0. He wasn’t needed to bat as Mumbai won the game by five wickets.Here’s how ESPNcricinfo’s Vishal Dikshit recorded his first IPL over in the live report: “He has a wobbly run up, he has been swinging it into the right-hand batters, and he got close to getting a wicket twice in his first over – once when Gurbaz lobbed a low full toss down the ground just beyond mid-off’s reach and then with a close lbw appeal which was turned down. Arjun has been bowling around 128kmh to 131kmh but the highlight has been his inswing and some movement off the pitch. Five runs off his first over, including a leg bye.”And here’s how former and current cricketers reacted to the occasion on social media:
A special occasion
That moment when Arjun Tendulkar received his @mipaltan cap from @ImRo45
Follow the match https://t.co/CcXVDhfzmi#TATAIPL | #MIvKKR pic.twitter.com/cmH6jMJRxg
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 16, 2023
You have worked very hard to reach here, and I am sure you will continue to do so. This is the start of a beautiful journey. All the best! (2/2)
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 16, 2023
The long-awaited occasion is finally here congratulations #ArjunTendulkar proud moment for the master @sachin_rt @mipaltan pic.twitter.com/PoHgFa8KGB
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) April 16, 2023
Tendulkar playing go Mumbai, some things never change. #IPL
— Wayne Parnell (@WayneParnell) April 16, 2023
Congrats Arjun https://t.co/uqJmm7aQS6
— Danielle Wyatt (@Danni_Wyatt) April 16, 2023
Congratulations to Arjun Tendulkar on his debut match today! Best of luck to him as he steps onto the field, showcasing his skills and carving his own path. #KKRvsMI pic.twitter.com/0QmkrrD40H
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) April 16, 2023
So happy to see Arjun play for mumbai .. The champion dad must be so proud .. wish him all the best @sachin_rt
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) April 16, 2023
Father and Son turning out for the same franchise 10 years on. A historic first in the IPL. Good luck Arjun Tendulkar.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 16, 2023
Good luck Arjun Tendulkar .. what a proud moment for paji and family and for us as well @sachin_rt Have seen him growing up with this dream of wearing @mipaltan jersey .. Go well Arjun
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) April 16, 2023
Glad to see Arjun Tendulkar making it to the @mipaltan playing XI vs KKR. A proud moment for @sachin_rt paji and family . #IPL2023 #MIvKKR
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) April 16, 2023
Yes Arjun has a surname to live up to but let us all respect him as a individual player and not associate too much with his father. He would like to have his own identity and leave a mark on this game .#TATAIPL #MIvsKKR
— Shreevats goswami (@shreevats1) April 16, 2023
Very impressive chase that from @mipaltan. Venkatesh Iyer's century dominated the first half but #MI batters went a step ahead. Also delighted to see Arjun Tendulkar make his IPL debut today.#MIvKKR #TATAIPL pic.twitter.com/hjz3SZAKmp
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) April 16, 2023
