Comprehensive Arjun Tendulkar officially sold out Mumbai Indians (mi) for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) ahead of IPL 2026 catch period. Sachin Tendulkar, son of Franchise Icon Sachin Tendulkar, has been a part of the Mi setup since 2021 but has struggled significantly for opportunities in just five games.
End of tendulkar’s legacy in Mumbai Indians with Arjun trade
Tendulkar’s ticknow trade marks official result of tendulkar’s name in Mumbai game, ends a family association ending Family Association Sachin Tendulkar I started with the franchise in 2008. In general, 2021 has been a part of the Mi family since the mini-auction, but in the four years of the team, it was only in Arjun five gamesHe warms the bench most of the time despite being an inside all-around option.
Fans were led to name the franchise tendulkar after the team’s continued decision to protect Arjun was questionable, primarily given his father’s status as his father’s. The legendary Sachin Tendulkar played for Mi until his retirement in 2013 and since then has served as a highly influential figure and part of the backroom staff.
Following the departure, Mi gave a message of thanks to a crowd wishing the youngsters all the best for the next chapter of their mugging journey. The franchise wished him the best as they are proud to be a part of his development and look forward to seeing him grow.
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Arjun Tendulkar’s IPL Auction history and LSG’s tactical move
Tendulkar’s IPL career has been characterized by successive entries into the auction but minimal match appearances, a game that was a pivotal moment for LSG’s development beyond their initial comfort zone. It was bought for the first time in IPL 2021 in the IPL 2021 mini-auction, but in spite of being bought, it was not in any match of the whole season, it was left out. The franchise took faith by buying him back for Inr 30 Lakh in the last IPL 2022 mega-auction where he continues to wait for his debut opportunity.
Tendulkar finally made his much-awaited IPL debut in 2023, where he took his most significant games, managing to take three wickets in four matches. However, this momentum proved to be his last match in Mi colors when this momentum did not carry over, as seen in just one match in IPL 2024. His tough period continued into the IPL 2025 mega-auction, where after being resold in the first round, his intr sped up again on a base of 30 lakhs, despite the whole season settling down.
The current trade sees LSG rope in the 26-year-old all-rounder for INR 30 Lakh to specifically address specific squad needs. The main motivation of the Lucknow-based franchise is also to add more depth to their pace bowling attack with a local player offering batting opportunities. The move is seen by many as a real test for Tendular, forcing him to compete for a performance-based place on the fringes of Mumbai’s protective family milieu.
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