Arjun Tendulkar, the son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, is making waves in the Ranji Trophy Plate League with his exceptional performance for Goa. His impressive bowling display against Arunachal Pradesh has strengthened Goa’s position in the match and is catching the attention of IPL franchises ahead of the 2025 IPL Mega Auction.
In a recent match against Arunachal Pradesh, Goa’s bowling all-rounder Arjun Tendulkar played a pivotal role in skittling out the opposition for just 84 runs. Arjun bowled an excellent spell, taking five wickets for just 25 runs in 9 overs. His performance was instrumental in putting Goa in a commanding position. Alongside Arjun, Mohit Redkar took three wickets, and Keith Pinto grabbed two wickets, leaving Arunachal Pradesh with no chance to recover.
In response, Goa’s batting was equally dominant, with openers Kashyap Bakle and Snehal Kauthankar smashing centuries. By the end of Day 1, Goa had scored 414 runs for the loss of just two wickets. Kashyap scored a brilliant 179 runs off 156 balls, while Snehal contributed 146 runs from 100 balls. Their partnership completely overshadowed Arunachal Pradesh’s efforts, ensuring that Goa is in a near-unbeatable position.
Arjun Tendulkar’s consistent performances in the Ranji Trophy, including earlier wickets against teams like Sikkim, Nagaland, and Mizoram, are surely enhancing his reputation. In IPL 2024, Arjun was part of the Mumbai Indians squad, but after being released, he is now expected to be part of the IPL 2025 auction. There’s speculation that Mumbai Indians may once again opt for Arjun, especially given his strong showing in domestic cricket.
Arjun’s IPL career so far has seen him play five matches, where he took three wickets. His performance in the Ranji Trophy could play a crucial role in attracting bids from various franchises, with many hoping to see him rise to greater heights in the upcoming seasons of the IPL.
As the 2025 IPL Mega Auction draws nearer, all eyes will be on Arjun Tendulkar, who is proving himself as a capable all-rounder with the potential to make an impact on the big stage.
