As IPL 2025 heads into the final phase, only three teams are left in the running for the title- Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Whereas RCB has already qualified for the final, MI and PBKS will face each other in the second qualifier.
In all this high-pressure play, Arjun Tendulkar, the son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, is grabbing the spotlight off the ground and not on it.
Viral Biryani Post: Arjun Tendulkar Provides Glimpse into Life on the Bench
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Arjun Tendulkar recently posted a photo on social media of a handi full of biryani, playfully referencing his benchwarmer role in this season. As the Mumbai Indians prepare for one of their most important matches of their season, Arjun has been warming the bench in IPL 2025, taking part primarily in such supporting roles as bringing drinks onto the field.
This photo has elicited mixed responses from cricket fans, with most sympathizing with his not getting a chance to play and others looking at the difficulties of growing up in the shadow of a cricket legend.
Mumbai Indians and Arjun Tendulkar: A Missed Opportunity
Although Arjun Tendulkar was kept in the squad of the Mumbai Indians for IPL 2025, he has not even been part of the playing XI once this season. His appearance was last seen in IPL 2024, led by Hardik Pandya, when he featured in a solitary match.
IPL Career Stats of Arjun Tendulkar
Matches Played: 5
Wickets Taken: 3
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IPL Debut: 2023 under Rohit Sharma
Matches in 2023: 4
Matches in 2024: 1
Public Sentiment and Pressure of Legacy
In spite of the fame associated with being the son of Sachin Tendulkar, Arjun has not yet managed to make a lasting impression in the IPL. His case underlines the weight of expectations associated with a legendary name. People tend to draw parallels between his career and that of his father, and thus, it becomes tougher for Arjun to establish his own identity.
While he has made strides in domestic cricket, the Mumbai Indians setup has not yet found space for him in their core lineup during high-pressure games.
MI’s Strategy and Arjun’s Future
With Mumbai Indians having a strong bowling department and chasing a sixth IPL trophy, it’s natural that Arjun may not be part of the current scheme of things. But if he wishes to earn a regular spot in lineups to come, he’ll have to demonstrate significant improvements in domestic circuits and camps.
His commitment can be seen, but on the level of the IPL, performances take precedence over potential.
Arjun Tendulkar – Mumbai Indians’ Unused Asset or Future Prospect?
The current IPL 2025 has again put Arjun Tendulkar in the limelight, not because of his bowling, but because of the symbolic biryani picture that points to the reality of watching an entire season sit out. Though his career with the Mumbai Indians is on hold for the time being, the young player still has time and money to reimagine himself.
As the Ahmedabad second qualifier comes near, fans will be observing not merely to watch the result of the match, but to get an idea about what the future has in store for Arjun Tendulkar.
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