Watch: Sachin Tendulkar Talks About His Son Arjun Before His IPL Debut, Here's What He Said

Arjun who is a left-arm pacer and a useful batter was acquired by Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2022 auction. He got his debut cap from the skipper Rohit Sharma.

Sachin Tendulkar with his son Arjun Tendulkar.

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Sachin Tendulkar’s son Arjun Tendulkar finally made his debut in the 2023 edition of IPL against Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Post Arjun’s debut, his father disclosed that he never watched his son play before his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians.

“This was a new experience for me. Till now, I have not actually gone and watched him play,” Tendulkar said in a video shared on IPL Twitter handle.

Arjun Tendulkar made his IPL debut for @mipaltan on Sunday as the legendary @sachin_rt watched his son from the confines of the dressing room 👏🏻👏🏻

Here is the father-son duo expressing their emotions after what was a proud moment for the Tendulkar household👌🏻 - By @28anand pic.twitter.com/Lb6isgA6eH

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 17, 2023

“I just wanted him to have that freedom to go out and express himself whatever he wanted to do. And today also I sat in the dressing room because I didn’t want him to let him move away from his plans and start looking at the mega screen here and suddenly realised that I was watching there. I was inside,” he said.

Arjun, today you have taken another important step in your journey as a cricketer. As your father, someone who loves you and is passionate about the game, I know you will continue to give the game the respect it deserves and the game will love you back. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/a0SVVW7EhT

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 16, 2023

Arjun who is a left-arm pacer and a useful batter was acquired by Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2022 auction. He got his debut cap from the skipper Rohit Sharma.

“It’s a different feeling because 2008 was the first season for me and 16 years down the line, he plays for the same team. Not bad,” added Tendulkar Sr.

🎥 A special occasion 👏 👏

That moment when Arjun Tendulkar received his @mipaltan cap from @ImRo45 👍 👍

Follow the match ▶️ https://t.co/CcXVDhfzmi#TATAIPL | #MIvKKR pic.twitter.com/cmH6jMJRxg

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 16, 2023

The  23-year-old bowled two overs and gave away 17 runs in the match against Kolkata Knight Riders.

“It was a great moment, special to play for them I have supported since 2008, and it was very nice to get the cap from MI and the Indian team,” said Arjun.