Arjun Tendulkar can debut for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2023: Rohit Sharma's reply
Arjun Tendulkar, son of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who has been a part of the Mumbai Indians franchise for last two years but is to make his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut yet. He was injured in 2021 and did not get a chance in 2022 despite Mumbai Indians finishing last in the points table. Ahead of IPL 2023, Arjun has been practicing with the team, and there is buzz that he will finally make his debut. When asked about Arjun's possible debut, Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma replied in the affirmative.
Possible debut of Arjun Tendulkar in IPL 2023?
Arjun Tendulkar, son of Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, is a part of the Mumbai Indians team from 2021. Though he is yet to make his IPL debut, his progress is being closely monitored by fans and cricket enthusiasts. There is a possibility that Arjun will finally make his debut for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2023. It is a hot topic of discussion in the cricket world, and fans are eagerly waiting to see the young cricketer in action.
Arjun Tendulkar's performance so far
Arjun Tendulkar is a left arm medium pacer, and he is working hard to improve his skills. In the last two years, Arjun has played in various domestic tournaments and has impressed many with his bowling. His father Sachin Tendulkar has been his mentor and guided him in his cricketing journey. Arjun's progress has been slow, but he is improving steadily, and its shown that he has the potential to become a great cricketer.
Positive response from Rohit Sharma
When asked about Arjun's possible debut in IPL 2023, Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma gave a one-word reply that will get fans excited. At the pre-tournament press conference, Rohit said, "Good question. There is hope." While this response doesn't guarantee Arjun a start, it is a positive sign that he is in contention for selection. Head coach Mark Boucher also talked about Arjun's progress and said that if he is ready, he will definitely be considered for selection.
Rohit Sharma likely to be rested
There is also talk of resting Rohit Sharma for a few matches during the IPL 2023 season as India will play the ODI World Cup later in the year. Boucher said, 'Talking about giving rest to Rohit, he is the captain. Hopefully he will come back to form and hopefully he doesn't want to rest but whatever the situation is we will accept it. This could potentially open up a space for Arjun to make his debut and showcase his skills.
final thoughts
Arjun Tendulkar's IPL debut was a long-awaited moment for many cricket fans. Although his progress is slow, its has shown that he has the potential to become a great cricketer. With Rohit Sharma reacting positively about his possible debut, fans will be eagerly waiting to see if Arjun finally makes his debut in IPL 2023.