Legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar shared a heartfelt message for his son, Arjun Tendulkar, after the left-arm fast bowler made his debut for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Saturday, May 23. Following the match, the cricket icon posted a special note on X (formerly Twitter) praising Arjun for his patience and continuous hard work.
He encouraged the young pacer to remain humble, stay grounded, and keep loving the game. Sachin wrote on X:
“Well done, Arjun. Proud of the way you’ve carried yourself through this season, always believing in your ability, staying patient, working hard quietly, and remaining positive despite having to wait for your opportunity till the very last match. Cricket tests patience as much as skill, and you handled both beautifully today. Keep your feet on the ground, and continue being in love with the game like you always have.”
Well done, Arjun. ❤️
Proud of the way you’ve carried yourself through this season, always believing in your ability, staying patient, working hard quietly, and remaining positive despite having to wait for your opportunity till the very last match.
Cricket tests patience as much… pic.twitter.com/3RdiGkXbfT— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) May 23, 2026
During the match, Arjun broke a dangerous 140-run partnership by dismissing a well-set Prabhsimran Singh, who had scored 69 runs off 39 balls. The left-arm bowler used a sharp yorker aimed directly at the stumps to trap the opener leg-before-wicket. He finished his four overs with figures of 1 for 36, making him the most economical bowler for Lucknow in that innings.
Despite his efforts, the Rishabh Pant-led Lucknow Super Giants suffered a seven-wicket defeat in their final league match of the season. The victory helped Punjab Kings break their six-match losing streak, as they successfully chased down the 197-run target in just 18 overs. Shreyas Iyer starred with the bat, scoring his first IPL century with an unbeaten 101 runs off 51 deliveries.
“He Keeps Coming Back Stronger Even After Boundaries” – R Ashwin Lauds Arjun Tendulkar
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin praised Arjun Tendulkar following his impressive debut for LSG, applauding the youngster’s determination and work ethic. Ashwin also acknowledged the challenges Arjun has faced, noting that comparisons with his father, Sachin Tendulkar, were always unavoidable. Speaking in a YouTube video (via Hindustan Times), he said:
“I won’t talk about his skill. But his journey is not easy because he will always be compared to his father. However, I will say two things about him — he is extremely hard-working and does not back down from a contest. After bowling, he gives you a stare. Even if you hit him for a four or six, he comes back harder. Those are two qualities you have to give the kid credit for.”
LSG endured a disappointing IPL 2026 season, ending at the bottom of the standings after managing only four wins in 14 matches.
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