Arjun Tendulkar is gearing up for a fresh start in IPL 2026, hoping to relaunch his career with Lucknow Super Giants after two seasons with Mumbai Indians. During his time with MI, the left-arm pacer played in five matches, taking three wickets and scoring 13 runs in his only outing with the bat. Now, at 26, Arjun enters a new phase, aiming for greater opportunities and a more defined role.
Picked up at his base price of ₹30 lakh in the mini-auction, Arjun joins an LSG side led by Rishabh Pant. The franchise recently shared glimpses of a training session where Pant was seen interacting with Arjun, even appearing impressed by his enthusiasm and preparation.
For a player often under the spotlight because of his lineage, these moments hint at growing confidence within the setup. The son of legendary Sachin Tendulkar, Arjun has quietly built his domestic credentials with Goa, claiming 35 wickets in 29 T20 matches at a respectable economy rate of 8.58.
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Despite recently getting married, he has remained committed to his cricket, even training with Yuvraj Singh to sharpen his skills ahead of the new season. However, competition within the LSG squad remains intense. Established names like Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan, and Mohammed Shami crowd the pace department, raising questions about Arjun’s chances of making the playing XI.
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Ravichandran Ashwin openly expressed scepticism, stating that breaking into the side would be extremely challenging without injuries in the squad.
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Those remarks, however, did not sit well with former India cricketer Yograj Singh, who strongly defended Arjun’s potential and criticized the doubts surrounding him. As LSG prepare to kick off their campaign, all eyes will be on whether Arjun Tendulkar can seize his opportunity and carve out a meaningful IPL journey in 2026.
