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Arjun Tendulkar, the son of cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, has reached a significant milestone in his cricketing career. The young left-arm pacer claimed three wickets against Odisha in the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Monday, completing 50 wickets in white-ball cricket. This achievement is particularly noteworthy as it follows his omission from Goa’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy squad due to inconsistent performances earlier this season.
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Arjun Tendulkar’s White-Ball Cricket Journey
Arjun’s journey in white-ball cricket has been a mix of challenges and achievements. Since debuting for Mumbai in T20 cricket in 2021 and subsequently moving to Goa, he has played 41 white-ball games, amassing 51 wickets. This includes:
- List A Matches: 24 wickets in 17 games
- T20 Matches: 27 wickets in 24 games
Arjun also played at the junior level for Mumbai and represented India in the U19 team before shifting to Goa for the 2022/23 season. The move marked the beginning of his first-class and List A career.
Recent Red-Ball Cricket Highlights
In addition to his achievements in limited-overs formats, Arjun has made a mark in red-ball cricket:
- Matches Played: 17
- Runs Scored: 532 (Including one century and two half-centuries)
- Wickets Taken: 37 (With one five-wicket haul)
In Goa’s List A games, Arjun has demonstrated his all-round ability, scoring 76 runs in nine innings and contributing crucial wickets.
The Setback: Goa’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Campaign
Arjun’s performances in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy earlier this season fell short of expectations. In three matches, he conceded runs at an expensive rate:
- Against Mumbai: 48 runs in 4 overs
- Against Services: 19 runs in 3 overs
- Against Andhra Pradesh: 36 runs in 3.4 overs
Goa’s struggles in the tournament led the team management to drop him from the squad, a decision that appeared to signal a setback for the budding cricketer.
The Comeback
Arjun Tendulkar’s recent success in the Vijay Hazare Trophy demonstrates his resilience and potential. His milestone of 50 white-ball wickets is a testament to his perseverance and skill. With consistent performances, Arjun is showing signs of a stronger comeback, laying the foundation for a promising domestic cricket career.
As he continues to hone his craft, cricket fans will be eager to see how Arjun navigates the challenges of professional cricket and builds his own legacy.
