‘Like Father Like Son’ – Fans applaud Arjun Tendulkar as he scores ton on Ranji debut
Sachin Tendulkar, Arjun Tendulkar (Image Credit: Twitter)
Legendary India cricketer, Sachin Tendulkar’s son, Arjun Tendulkar has made a unique record in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2022-23. Notably, the Junior Tendulkar is making his debut for Goa. Not to forget, he switched his First Class team as he wasn’t getting any opportunity for the Mumbai side. Meanwhile, in the ongoing game against Rajasthan, Arjun has scored 112 runs and counting.
Another notable thing is that Sachin also scored a hundred in his Ranji Trophy debut in the game against Gujarat in 1988. Not to forget, a year later, he made his Test debut for India against the likes of Imran Khan, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, the late Abdul Qadir, etc. Meanwhile, 34 years after Sachin’s achievement in India’s premier First Class tournament, his son has scored a hundred on debut.
In the ongoing game against Rajasthan, the left-hander has amassed 112 runs including 15 fours and two sixes. At the time of writing, the teams have gone into a Tea break.
This is how Twitter reacted
Arjun Tendulkar hits a 100 on Ranji debut. Just like his dad @sachin_rt Sachin Tendulkar 34 years ago! Brilliant
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) December 14, 2022
Arjun Tendulkar emulates his father @sachin_rt to get a hundred on his first-class debut. Gets a century in his maiden Ranji Trophy game for Goa against Rajasthan.
— Rahul Rawat (@rawatrahul9) December 14, 2022
1988 December – Sachin Tendulkar scored his hundred on Ranji debut.
2022 December – Arjun Tendulkar scored his hundred on Ranji debut.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 14, 2022
Arjun Tendulkar scores century on Ranji Trophy debut. Interestingly, his dad Sachin Tendulkar also scored hundred on Ranji debut for Bombay vs Gujarat in 1988, Sachin was only 15 years old. #RanjiTrophy
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) December 14, 2022
Like father, like son. Congrats Arjun Tendulkar on your century on debut in the #RanjiTrophy. May you continue to shine and reach great heights #DoddaMathu #CricketTwitter
— Dodda Ganesh | ದೊಡ್ಡ ಗಣೇಶ್ (@doddaganesha) December 14, 2022
https://twitter.com/MalhotraSaurabh/status/1602947728249610241?s=20&t=Snq_JAW-3MaiO_SmWiBdQQ
Arjun Tendulkar's move to Goa could turn out to be a game-changer for him.
You can grow in your role only if you get more opportunities. It relates to all fields.
— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) December 14, 2022
https://twitter.com/RevSportz/status/1602956035664515072?s=20&t=Snq_JAW-3MaiO_SmWiBdQQ
Century for Arjun Tendulkar in Ranji debut. His father Sachin did the same in 1988. #ArjunTendulkar pic.twitter.com/RP6hSDhLtQ
— Naveen Sharma (@iamnaveenn100) December 14, 2022
Sachin Tendulkar said "Getting maximum game time is important for Arjun. We believe that his shift from Mumbai to Goa will improve the probability of him featuring in more competitive matches."
That was a far sighted move for Arjun Tendulkar. MI should have tried him too.#Ranji
— Himanshu Pareek (@Sports_Himanshu) December 14, 2022
Arjun Tendulkar and Suyash Prabhudesai stitched a 200-run partnership and counting
Meanwhile, talking about the game, Arjun came out to bat after Goa lost five wickets for 210 runs. At this point, the likes of Tendulkar and Prabhudesai have stitched a partnership of 200 runs and counting. Notably, the fans might remember Suyash playing for Bangalore in the Indian T20 League. On the other hand, Arjun is part of Mumbai and is yet to make a debut.
Meanwhile, Prabhudesai has gotten 172 runs including 25 fours, and is yet to hit a six. It will be interesting to see how these players go about their business in the last session of Day Two. At the time of writing, Goa has amassed 410/5.
