Mumbai Indians defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets in the 22nd match of IPL to get their second win in the tournament. This match for Mumbai was special for the great cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. His son Arjun Tendulkar got a chance to make his IPL debut. Arjun played his first match for his father’s old team Mumbai. Sachin did an emotional post on his son’s debut.

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Sachin wrote for Arjun on Twitter, “Arjun you have taken a big step in your journey as a cricketer today. As a father, I know you will continue to give this sport the respect it deserves. You have worked hard to reach this level. I am sure that you will continue to do so in future also. This is the beginning of a pleasant journey. I wish you all the best.

Arjun Gave 17 Runs in two Overs

Arjun bowled two overs in the match against Kolkata. He opened the bowling for Mumbai. Arjun gave away five runs in the first over and then he gave away 12 runs in the second over. In this way Arjun gave 17 runs in two overs. He did not get a single success. Veterans like Virender Sehwag, Sreesanth and Zaheer Khan were impressed by Arjun’s bowling.

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Congratulations to the Champion Dad: Sourav Ganguly

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly, who played with Sachin Tendulkar for a long time, also tweeted on Arjun’s debut. He congratulated Sachin. Ganguly wrote, “It is a great pleasure to see Arjun playing for Mumbai. Champion dads should be very proud. Best wishes to Sachin. For the first time in the IPL, after the father, the son has also participated.

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Shahrukh’s Tweet

Kolkata Knight Riders owner Shah Rukh Khan also tweeted for Arjun. He congratulated Sachin Tendulkar. Shah Rukh wrote, “How competitive this IPL is, but when you see a friend’s son Arjun Tendulkar taking the field, it is a matter of great joy and happiness.” Best wishes to Arjun. Very proud moment for Sachin Tendulkar.