Twitter Cries ‘Nepotism’ After Mumbai Indians Buy Arjun Tendulkar

Tendulkar Jr, who has played in the Under-19 team against Sri Lanka, was bought by Mumbai Indians for Rs 20 lakh.

Cricket fans vying for a glimpse of the legendary Sachin Tendulkar on the pitch may find some respite in Indian Premier League 2021, which will now feature the ‘master-blaster’s’ 21-year old son, Arjun Tendulkar.

Tendulkar junior, who is an all-rounder, was bought by Mumbai Indians for a successful bid of Rs 20 lakh. A left-hand batsman, Tendulkar junior will participate for the first time in IPL this year.

The left-arm fast medium bowler played in the under-19 Youth Test Series against Sri Lanka in 2018, and for Mumbai’s under-16,14 and 19 teams. He had picked 19 wickets in 5 matches including two five-wicket hauls at the 201-18 Cooch Behar Trophy.

Twitter Divided Over Arjun’s Selection

Meanwhile on Twitter, many appeared to be critical of Tendulkar junior’s selection.

Arjun Tendulkar comes to an auction

Meanwhile MI : pic.twitter.com/X8JhOoyuw5

— unseenRAHUL (@WohiRahulHuu) February 18, 2021

Arjun tendulkar pick = ews quota

— Otis Milburn (@The_SuperOne) February 18, 2021

Arjun Tendulkar sold to MI. One of the biggest examples of nepotism in recent times. Not saying it is bad but just saying #IPLAuction2021 #IPL2021Auction

— sumanto chatterjee (@sumanto120688) February 18, 2021

Arjun Tendulkar

Name matters , not the capability

Choice matters , not the capability

Nepotism matter , not the capability

In new India if you expect the other , you are in wrong side of the spectrum pic.twitter.com/WktWfk6SfM

— Suvarna Shreya (@Suvarnashre) February 18, 2021

But while Mumbai Indians faced flak, there were a few who supported Tendulkar.

All the best Arjun Tendulkar. You have quite a legacy to live up to, look forward to seeing you in MI Blues https://t.co/xDu73rhpuM

— Mayank Lodha (@mayank_l18) February 18, 2021

The Name you Know the Hard Work you Don't !!#arjuntendulkar #IPL2021Auction pic.twitter.com/dz8VNeXfpS

— Arjun Tendulkar Stan Account🇮🇳 (@Shinde25sneha) February 18, 2021

If you are ok with Bharat Ratna Rajiv Gandhi's son in politics then why not Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar's son? #arjuntendulkar pic.twitter.com/JjfcKH9Fp0

— Abhishek (@LuckyMeraki) February 18, 2021