Happy Birthday Arjun Tendulkar: Top 10 Interesting Facts About Mumbai Indians All-Rounder - In Pics

Unlike his father, Arjun is a left-handed fast bowler, consistently clocking over 135 km/h. His sharp bowling has caught the attention of coaches and cricket experts globally.  

Arjun’s passion for cricket began at the age of 8, debuting in the Harris Shield tournament at 11, where he made an impression with an eight-wicket haul, guiding his school team to victory.  

Sachin Tendulkar roped in Pune-based coach Atul Gaikwad to mentor Arjun, alongside renowned bowling coach Subroto Banerjee. These experts helped him develop after facing injury setbacks.  

Arjun has been a standout performer in Mumbai’s domestic cricket, picking up 19 wickets in five matches during the Cooch Behar Trophy, including two five-wicket hauls.  

After suffering two stress fractures early in his career, Arjun had to remodel his bowling action. His resilience in bouncing back from these injuries has been remarkable.  

Arjun regularly trains at Lord’s Cricket Ground and has bowled to international cricketers like Jonny Bairstow and the Indian women’s team, earning praise for his dedication.  

Pakistan’s legendary fast bowler, Wasim Akram, praised Arjun’s enthusiasm and passion for the game, advising him on wrist positioning and fitness during a training session in England.  

Though primarily a bowler, Arjun showcased his batting prowess in Australia during a T20 match, where he scored 48 runs and took four wickets in an all-round performance.  

In 2018, Arjun was named in India’s U-19 squad for the Sri Lanka tour, a significant milestone in his career as he followed in his father’s footsteps onto the international stage.  

While comparisons to Sachin are inevitable, Arjun aims to make a name for himself through hard work and determination, focusing on fast bowling rather than batting.