Playing in his second match of Indian Premier League 2023 (IPL 2023) towards Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Arjun Tendulkar lastly picked his maiden wicket within the match. In his debut sport vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Tendulkar jr. had bowled solely 2 overs, freely giving 17 runs. Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Rohit Sharma backed the left-arm pacer and picked him for his second successive match in IPL. He replied briliantly to the problem, defending 20 off the final over in addition to selecting up his first wicket of the league. The wicket got here in type of Bhuvneshwar Kumar that sealed the deal for MI as they registred their third consecutive win of the season.Â
Arjun mocked for his bowling pace
Arjun, 23, confronted brutal trolling for his bowling pace within the match vs SRH. One of the deliveries he bowled was a mere 107.2 kph. That was a slower ball from Arjun however many on social media failed to know how variations in tempo assist bowlers choose wickets or at the very least cease batters from going large. When a quick bowler cuts down on the tempo, she or he makes an attempt to trick the batter to play the shot a second or two early, which largely results in their fall or a dot.Â
Not to neglect, Arjun additionally pays the worth of getting the Tendulkar surname. He is son of the nice Sachin Tendulkar and social media scrutinises his efficiency. One dangerous step, and you’re roasted on Twitter.Â
Here’s how Arjun was trolled on social media for his bowling pace
Check out reactions from Netizens as they didn’t present any mercy on Arjun Tendulkar within the match vs SRH:
In a rustic of greater than 1.4 billion folks we’re witnessing a 23 years outdated quick bowler who is consistently hitting the pace of lower than 130KPH, that is the usual of bowling in Indian Premier League. #IPL2023 #IPL23 #JioCinema #ArjunTendulkar pic.twitter.com/SiHlOn9qmh
— Kartik Wamdev (@kartikwamdev) April 18, 2023
#ArjunTendulkar
Run-up Bowling pace pic.twitter.com/pUBFJcJfnb
— Nationfirst (@Loyal4720) April 19, 2023
Why a lot buttering for Arjun Tendulkar’s beneath common bowling by commentators?
Pathetic bowling pace and bowling motion #MIvsSRH #SRHvsMI #IPL23MI please priorities #expertise over #nepotism
— Aadarsh Choudhary (@aadarshnain) April 18, 2023
Despite being a spinner, Shahid Afridi used to bowl quicker than Arjun Tendulkar. #SRHvsMI pic.twitter.com/tJHQWvjtGj
— D_V CG07 (@MurgaBiryanii) April 18, 2023
Some followers additionally praised Arjun; verify their reactions:
Arjun Tendulkar must work on his bowling motion to extend his pace aside from that he’s doing good as of now. __#MIvsSRH #MIvSRH #IPL23 #SRHvsMI #SRHvMi #IPL2023 #TATAIPL
— Parveen Yadav ______ (@ImParveen4K1) April 18, 2023
Arjun Tendulkar First wicket celebration after serving to Mumbai Indians profitable the match by 14 runs. His bowling pace gathering reactions from followers however future will inform us extra. Venkatesh Prasad was additionally a gradual pacer however with high class line and size #arjuntendulkar #SRHvsMI pic.twitter.com/oCJUj2Uyn3
— Vikram Rajput (@iVikramRajput) April 18, 2023
Sachin on Arjun’s first wicket in IPL
Sachin was a proud father when his son defended the 20 runs wanted off the final 6 balls. He tweeted: “A superb all-round performance by Mumbai Indians once again. Cameron Green impressed with both bat & ball. Ishan & Tilak’s batting is as good as it gets! The IPL is getting more interesting every day. Great going boys! And finally a Tendulkar has an IPL wicket!”
Speaking on selecting is first IPL wicket, Arjun stated that he talked concerning the plans with dad Sachin earlier than the sport and that actually helped him in his efficiency. “We (Sachin Tendulkar and him) talk about cricket, we discuss tactics before the game and he tells me to back what I practise every game. I just focused on my release, bowling good lengths and lines upfront. If it swings, it’s a bonus, if it doesn’t, so be it,” stated Arjun.