'Shabash beta bahut badhiya' - Fans react as Sachin Tendulkar lauds his son Arjun Tendulkar's first wicket in IPL 2023

Former legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar’s son Arjun Tendulkar made his Indian Premier League debut against Kolkata Knight Riders but didn’t get any wickets as he bowled only 2 overs. However, he got another chance against Surisers Hyderabad and the 2nd match of his IPL career brought the first wicket for him.

Sachin was overwhelmed by his son’s performance and couldn’t stop himself to appreciate him as he tweeted after MI’s wonderful victory against SRH in which Arjun played a big role by defending 20 runs in the last over. The young allrounder conceded only 4 runs in the final over and also picked up a wicket. After the match, Sachin tweeted, "A superb all-round performance by Mumbai Indians once again. Cameron Green impressed with both bat & ball. Ishan & Tilak’s batting is as good as it gets! The IPL is getting more interesting every day. Great going boys! And finally a Tendulkar has an IPL wicket!"

A superb all-round performance by Mumbai Indians once again. Cameron Green impressed with both bat & ball. Ishan & Tilak’s batting is as good as it gets! The IPL is getting more interesting every day. Great going boys!💙



And finally a Tendulkar has an IPL wicket!😛#SRHvMI pic.twitter.com/e4MAFEZyjY

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 18, 2023

I am happy to bowl anytime the captain asks me to: Arjun Tendulkar

Arjun himself talked about his bowling after MI's victory against SRH by 15 runs. Arjun said that he was focused to execute the plan of bowling wide as the team wanted the batter to hit to the longer side. The 23-year-old said that he and his father talk about cricket and the strategy before the game.

“It was great getting my first IPL wicket. I just had to focus on what was in hand, the plan, and executing it. Our plan was just to bowl wide and get the long boundary into play, making the batsman hit it to the longer side. I love bowling, I am happy to bowl anytime the captain asks me to and just stick to the team plan and give my best. We (Sachin Tendulkar and him) talk about cricket, we discuss tactics before the game and he tells me to back what I practice every game. I just focused on my release, bowling good lengths and lines up front. If it swings, it's a bonus, if it doesn't, so be it." Arjun said in the post-match conference.

Here's how fans reacted:

Shame on vadapav for not playing him..

— Desi Bhau (@Ae_Half_Biryani) April 19, 2023

Sara already ttok wicket of gill

— Pratik Patidar (@PratikPatidar__) April 19, 2023

Ek wicket hi to li hai, or vo bhi bhuvaneshwar ki

— ToXiC (@tok_sick_) April 19, 2023

हर बाप को अपने बच्चे का जरा सी अचीवमेंट भी प्राउड फील करा देता है🙏🙏

— A S N (@nandan_sai) April 19, 2023

ये indiA khelega ab bap ke nam se or 8 se 10 sal barbad krega india team ka 😄

— 🇧 🇦 🇭 🇺 🇧 🇦 🇱 🇮🚩 (@rajputboy9617) April 19, 2023

Just because his surname is Tendulkar he is in team, that's bitter truth.

— Rahul Dongre 🇮🇳 (@rahul_dongre) April 19, 2023

Nepo product

— Harry (@yomamafat45) April 19, 2023

Wholesome to be very honest 😁

— nazrana7781 (@tha7a_fanatic) April 19, 2023

You have to be a dad to enjoy this moment! Go after it Arjun, ignore the chatter around pedigree, good luck and best wishes.

— rombanallaver (@rombanallaver) April 19, 2023