Arjun Tendulkar Shines with Century on Ranji Trophy Debut
Arjun Tendulkar, the son of cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, made headlines with a stunning century on his Ranji Trophy debut for Goa. After not being selected by Mumbai, he showcased his talent against Rajasthan, scoring 120 runs. This achievement places him alongside his father, who also made a remarkable debut at a young age. Explore Arjun's cricketing statistics and his journey in the sport, including his performances in various formats and the Indian Premier League.
| Aug 15, 2025, 15:35 IST
Arjun Tendulkar's Impressive Debut in Ranji Trophy
Arjun Tendulkar, the son of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, made his debut in the Ranji Trophy in December 2023. After not getting a chance with Mumbai, he opted to represent Goa. During the match against Rajasthan, all eyes were on Arjun's bowling, but he stole the spotlight with his batting performance. Batting at number 7, the left-handed Arjun scored a remarkable century.
He played a stunning innings of 120 runs off 207 balls, joining the ranks of his father, who had scored a century on his Ranji debut at just 15 years old. Sachin had made an unbeaten 100 while batting at number 4 against Gujarat.
Looking at Arjun's cricketing journey, aside from his century on debut, he has yet to achieve significant milestones. Born on September 24, 1999, Arjun has played 17 first-class matches, taking 37 wickets at an average of 33.51 and scoring 532 runs at an average of 23.23, which includes one century and two half-centuries.
In List A cricket, he has taken 25 wickets in 18 matches and scored 102 runs. In T20s, he has participated in 24 matches, claiming 27 wickets and scoring 119 runs across 11 innings. Arjun has had limited opportunities in the Indian Premier League, being part of the Mumbai Indians, where he has played 5 matches, taking 3 wickets and scoring 12 runs. In 2025, he remained on the bench, and in 2024, he played just one match.