Arjun Tendulkar and Samit Dravid, sons of cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid, are now striving to make their own mark in their cricket careers. Recently, the two faced each other in the Thimmappiah Memorial Tournament.
Sports News: The sons of cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid are now endeavoring to make their names in their cricket careers. A thrilling encounter between the two was witnessed recently in the Dr. (Capt) Thimmappiah Memorial Tournament. Arjun Tendulkar, a Mumbai Indians player, was representing the Goa team, while Samit Dravid was on the field for KSCA Secretary XI. During the match, Arjun showcased excellent bowling, catching Samit out. Samit scored 9 runs off 26 balls, including two boundaries, but Arjun's agile bowling and superb fielding sent him back to the pavilion.
Tournament Information
The Dr. (Capt) Thimmappiah Memorial Tournament is an invitation-based competition organized by the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA). The tournament commenced earlier this month and is proving to be a good platform for young cricketers. In the very first match, Arjun Tendulkar delivered an outstanding performance, taking a five-wicket haul and leading his team to victory.
In this particular match, Arjun's captaincy and fast bowling strengthened his team. The tournament's objective is to prepare young players for national and international levels and to provide them with experience in a competitive environment.
Arjun Tendulkar's Cricket Career
Arjun Tendulkar is a left-arm fast bowler who can also contribute to the team with his batting. He represents the Goa team in domestic cricket. His significant career statistics to date are as follows:
- 17 First-Class Matches: 37 wickets, 532 runs
- 24 T20 Matches: 27 wickets, 119 runs
- 18 List A Matches: 25 wickets, 102 runs
Arjun's bowling possesses pace and accuracy, while in batting, he can score useful runs in the middle order. Observing the balance and performance in his game, the prospects of him making it to the Indian cricket team in the future appear bright.
Personal Life and Engagement
Arjun Tendulkar announced his engagement in August 2025. He got engaged to Sania Chandok in a private ceremony attended only by close friends and family. Following the news breaking on social media, a wave of excitement spread among fans. Sachin Tendulkar recently confirmed this in a social media 'Ask Me Anything' session, stating, "Yes, he is engaged, and we are extremely excited for this new phase in his life."
