There’s always extra attention when your surname is Tendulkar. But right now, Arjun Tendulkar is quietly trying to let his cricket do the talking. A recent clip from the Lucknow Super Giants camp has caught everyone’s eye. Arjun, steaming in and nailing yorkers. At the receiving end? Captain Rishabh Pant. It’s just a net session but it’s enough to get people talking again.
Into headlines without playing a game
Arjun hasn’t featured in IPL 2026 so far. Not even a single match. Signed by LSG at his base price after moving on from Mumbai Indians, this season was supposed to be a fresh start. So far, it’s been about waiting. His IPL record isn’t extensive either. In 5 matches, 3 wickets with an economy rate a touch over nine, not bad but not enough yet to demand a spot in a packed lineup.
“I play for passion, not to prove a point”
What stands out is Arjun’s mindset. There’s no noise from his side. No pressure talk. “I play cricket for my passion, not to prove anything,” he said recently, It’s a simple line but it says a lot.
For someone constantly compared to Sachin Tendulkar, that clarity matters. He’s focusing on the process and rraining hard while enjoying the game.
Selection headache at LSG
Here’s the reality, breaking into this LSG XI isn’t easy. You’ve got names like Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan and Mohammed Shami competing for spots. That’s serious competition.
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin didn’t sugarcoat it either. He openly said Arjun might not get a game at all this season. It’s a blunt take but not entirely surprising given the depth in that squad.
Yograj Singh fires back
That comment didn’t sit well with everyone. Yograj Singh, who has worked with Arjun in the past, came out strongly in his defence. He questioned Ashwin’s remarks and didn’t hold back.
It’s a reminder of how divided opinions are when it comes to young players, especially ones carrying a famous name.
What next for Arjun?
For now, it’s about patience. LSG are sitting mid-table with one win and one loss. They’re still figuring out combinations. Opportunities can open up quickly in the IPL. One injury and one off day and suddenly, there’s a spot.
When that moment comes, Arjun will need to be ready. Because right now, he’s doing everything right off the field. The real test? Whenever he finally gets the ball in hand under match lights.