IPL 2026: Got only 5 chances in 3 years, now Sachin’s son’s future will be decided under the supervision of Rishabh Pant

Arjun Tendulkar IPL Career: Arjun Tendulkar made his IPL debut three years ago and a lot of expectations were being placed on him then. It was believed that he would emerge as a big name in this league, but till now his journey has not been as per expectations. He has got very limited opportunities in three seasons. Now after changing the team, a new chapter of his career is going to start, where he is expected to perform better once again.

Arjun will play outside Mumbai for the first time

For the first time in IPL 2026, Arjun Tendulkar will be seen playing for a franchise other than Mumbai Indians. When he first participated in the IPL auction, Mumbai Indians included him in their team. After this, he remained a part of the same team for three consecutive seasons. However, he got very few opportunities in the playing eleven, due to which he was not able to fully showcase his talent.

Limited opportunities in three seasons

If we look at Arjun’s IPL career so far, he played four matches in 2023, in which he scored 13 runs and took three wickets. After this, in 2024, he got a chance to play only one match, where he could not perform anything special. He did not get a chance to play even a single match in the 2025 season. His development was also affected due to less opportunities.

Team changed after trade

Before IPL 2026, Arjun Tendulkar has been included in Lucknow Super Giants through trade. In this deal, Shardul Thakur moved to Mumbai Indians, while Arjun became a part of LSG. This change can prove to be important for his career, because he can get a better chance to prove himself in the new team.

Possibilities may increase in LSG

Arjun Tendulkar is expected to get more opportunities in Lucknow Super Giants. The Mumbai Indians team was full of star players, where it was difficult to make a place in the playing eleven. Whereas in LSG the situation may be slightly different. The captaincy of the team is in the hands of Rishabh Pant and it will be interesting to see how many chances he gives to Arjun.

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IPL 2026 can prove to be very important for Arjun Tendulkar. This is a big chance for him to prove himself. If he gets consistent opportunities and performs well, he can give a new direction to his career. Now everyone’s eyes will be on how much Arjun takes advantage of this opportunity.