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NEW DELHI: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar penned a heartfelt message to his son Arjun on Wednesday as the young all-rounder turned 26. The Master Blaster took to X to share his pride and affection, saying the family feels “lucky” to have Arjun in their lives.“We are lucky to have you as our son. To watch you grow into the amazing human being that you are has been a joy. We are so proud of you. Happy birthday, Arjun!! May God bless you always,” Tendulkar wrote.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The birthday comes at a significant juncture in Arjun’s personal and professional journey. The left-arm pacer recently got engaged to Saaniya Chandok, granddaughter of industrialist Ravi Ghai, in a private family ceremony. On the field, Arjun marked his return to competitive cricket after a seven-month break in style.Earlier this week, he made headlines in the Dr K. Thimmappiah Memorial Tournament in Bengaluru by dismissing Samit Dravid, son of India legend Rahul Dravid. Arjun finished with impressive figures of 3/50 in 17 overs, reinforcing his reputation as a promising fast-bowling all-rounder.
Arjun, who represents Goa in domestic cricket after starting his career with Mumbai, has steadily built his résumé across formats. He made his IPL debut with Mumbai Indians in 2023 and has already registered a first-class century and a five-wicket haul. His record—37 wickets and over 400 runs in 17 first-class matches—shows glimpses of an evolving cricketer still finding his rhythm.As Arjun celebrates his 26th milestone with blessings from his legendary father, fans are watching closely to see how he balances his rising cricket career with new personal beginnings.
