Arjun Tendulkar, son of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, was picked from the IPL auction for the first time in his career. Arjun, 21, was picked by defending IPL champions Mumbai Indians for his base price of Rs 20 lakh at the IPL 2021 players auction. Mumbai Indians and Sachin fans expressed their delight and joy on seeing the talented all-rounder getting picked by their favourite side at the IPL players auction. Arjun was the last pick at the auction with Mumbai Indians being the only team to bid for him. Take a look at how jubilant fans reacted on Twitter after Arjun was picked at the IPL 2021 players auction. Mumbai Indians Team in IPL 2021: Players Bought by MI in Auctions, Check Full Squad of Rohit Sharma-Led Team.

The left-arm paceman, who is also handy with the bat, had made his debut for Mumbai earlier this season in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and played two matches. He picked two wickets with best figures of 1/33 at an economy of 9.57 per over. IPL Dream Ticked Off Mohammed Azharuddeen’s Viral Bucket List After RCB Buys Kerala Batsman at 2021 Players Auction.

Tendulkar followed it with a fabulous unbeaten 31-ball 77 runs knock and also capped off the performance with a three-wicket haul to help his side MIG Cricket Club beat Islam Gymkhana by 194 runs in a Group-A match at the Police Invitation Shield Cricket Tournament 2020-2021. Take a look at some of the top reactions on Arjun Tendulkar on Twitter.

Mumbai Indians Buy Arjun Tendulkar

Arjun Tendulkar Sold to Mumbai Indians for Rs 20 lakh

RCB When They Realise They Have Picked the Wrong 'Sachin Baby'

No Other IPL Team Bid for Arjun Tendulkar

Unsold Players to Arjun Tendulkar After IPL 2021 Players Auction

Arjun Tendulkar to Mumbai Indians During IPL Auction

Mumbai Indians Sign Arjun Tendulkar As Their Final Pick

Mumbai Indians to Other IPL Teams When Arjun Tendulkar's Name Was Announced

Apart from Arjun Tendulkar, Mumbai Indians also picked the experienced legspinner Piyush Chawla to bolster their spin options. Adam Milne, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Jimmy Neesham, Yudhvir Charak and Marco Jansen were the other players Mumbai bought at the IPL 2021 players auction.

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