• Arjun Tendulkar scored stunning century on his Ranji Trophy debut, achieves historic feat of father Sachin Tendulkar

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    Arjun Tendulkar scored stunning century on his Ranji Trophy debut, achieves historic feat of father Sachin Tendulkar
    Arjun Tendulkar, took a major stride forward in his cricket career as he smashed a maiden First-Class century in his Ranji Trophy debut...

    Digital Desk: Arjun Tendulkar, the 23-year-old son of iconic indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, took a major move forward in his cricket career as he smashed a maiden First-Class century in his Ranji Trophy debut. 

    Arjun, representing Goa, hit a century on Day 2 of his team's Ranji Trophy match against Rajasthan in Porvorim, mimicking his father, the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. Coincidentally, Sachin also got a century on his Ranji Trophy debut in December 1988, 34 years ago.




    Arjun, who batted on number 4 after returning from No. 7, established a 200-run partnership with fellow centurion Suyash Prabhudesai. Goa had scored 410 runs after 140 overs, with Arjun batting on 112 and hitting 15 fours and two sixes. Arjun, who formerly played white-ball cricket for Mumbai, relocated to Goa earlier this year in order to pursue new chances.

    In 2018, Arjun made his Under-19 debut for India against Sri Lanka, appearing in two unofficial Tests. Arjun, a bowling all-rounder, has been with the Mumbai Indians in the IPL but has yet to play. He was selected in the IPL 2021 auction but was unable to play owing to injuries. MI, on the other hand, did not lose faith in Arjun and reacquired him at the IPL 2022 mega auction.

    Meanwhile, Arjun appeared in two matches for Mumbai in the 2020-21 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, taking two wickets against Manipur. Arjun indicated his intention to change states in August, and the transition was finalised in October. Yograj Singh, the father of former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, had trained Arjun, and a video of the two rejoicing after a practise session went viral.

    Days later, Arjun had a great start with Goa, recording a career-high of 4/17. With 17 dot balls, the left-arm quick swept away Hyderabad. After initiating the attack for Goa, he let up only a single in his first two overs. Arjun returned during the final overs, taking two wickets in four deliveries and then two more as Hyderabad reached 177/6. Arjun's efforts, however, were in fruitless as Goa were bowled out for 140 in 18.5 overs, losing by 37 runs.

    Arjun had a chilly start to the Vijay Hazare Trophy after joining Goa. Arjun batted only three times in seven matches, hitting two not out, nine not out, and fourteen not out, and bowled eight times, only going wicketless twice. He had 2/32 against Bihar, 2/44 against Chhattisgarh, and 2/61 against Tamil Nadu. In addition, he finished the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy with 10 wickets in seven matches, making him Goa's second-highest wicket-taker. For those who are unaware about Arjun's bowling speeds they are in the mid-130s.

    Tendulkar became the first Indian batter to achieve a century in his Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, and Deodhar Trophy starts in 1988. Tendulkar was 15 when he hit an unbeaten century against Gujarat on December 11, and he concluded the season as Mumbai's (then Bombay) leading run-scorer, with 583 runs at an average of 67.77, ranking eighth overall. He also had an undefeated century against Delhi in the Irani Trophy that year.