IPL 2026: Father Sachin became emotional on the performance of son Arjun Tendulkar, shared a special message

By Samira Vishwas On May 24, 2026

Delhi: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) may not have been able to reach the playoffs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign, but in its last league match, the team gave the fans a moment which will be talked about for a long time. In the match played against Punjab Kings (PBKS), the team management gave young fast bowler Arjun Tendulkar a chance for the first time this season and he proved this trust right with his brilliant performance.

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Sachin’s emotional message became a topic of discussion

After waiting the whole season, Arjun Tendulkar finally got a place in the playing eleven. Even Sachin Tendulkar could not stop himself from getting emotional after seeing his son performing brilliantly on the field. While sharing Arjun’s picture on social media platform X, he wrote a heart-touching message.

Sachin said that he is proud of Arjun because he remained patient throughout the season and kept working hard. He wrote that it is not easy to have faith in one’s abilities, remain calm and remain positive while waiting for the opportunity. According to Sachin, cricket tests not only talent but also patience and Arjun has proved himself on both the fronts. While giving advice to his son, he said that always stay connected to the ground.

Well done, Arjun. ❤️
Proud of the way you’ve carried yourself through this season, always believing in your ability, staying patient, working hard quietly, and remaining positive despite having to wait for your opportunity till the very last match.
Cricket tests patience as much… pic.twitter.com/3RdiGkXbfT
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) May 23, 2026

Contributed with both ball and bat

Batting first in the match, Lucknow Super Giants scored a strong score of 196 runs. At the end of the team’s innings, Arjun Tendulkar got a chance to bat, where he made a useful contribution to the team’s score by scoring 5 runs in 5 balls.

After this, Arjun impressed in bowling also. Immediately after the end of the powerplay, captain Rishabh Pant handed him the ball. In his opening spell itself, Arjun had troubled Prabhsimran Singh by bowling a sharp bouncer, but Rishabh Pant could not take an easy catch behind the wicket.

However, missing this opportunity did not shake Arjun’s confidence. Later, he made a brilliant comeback and got his first wicket by LBWing Prabhsimran Singh on an accurate yorker.

Arjun became the most economical bowler of Lucknow

In this match with a big target of 197 runs, the batsmen of Punjab Kings scored a lot of runs against most of the bowlers of Lucknow. Despite this, Arjun Tendulkar bowled in a controlled manner and took one wicket for 36 runs in his four overs and proved to be the most economical bowler of the team.

However, thanks to Shreyas Iyer’s brilliant century, Punjab Kings won the match by 7 wickets, but Arjun Tendulkar with his disciplined performance definitely showed that he can play an important role for the team in the coming season.

It is worth noting that this performance of Arjun Tendulkar is not just the story of one match, but is also an example of patience and hard work. Any young player’s confidence can be shattered after sitting on the bench for the entire season, but Arjun kept himself calm and proved his ability as soon as he got the chance. The special thing was that he did not lose his composure even under pressure. After missing the catch of Prabhsimran Singh, the way he came back and took the wicket with a brilliant yorker, indicates his mental strength.

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On the other hand, the message of great batsman Sachin Tendulkar tells that in cricket, not only talent but also patience is very important. Arjun Tendulkar bowled well and controlled the entire match. Even in high-scoring matches, he gave less runs, which shows his hard work and understanding. This performance will definitely boost his confidence. If he continues to get opportunities in the future, he can prove to be an important player for Lucknow Super Giants.