Shah Rukh Khan hails Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun as he makes his debut in IPL 2023; here's what he said

Arjun Tendulkar, the son of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, recently played in his first IPL match, going up against Shah Rukh Khan's Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday. While rooting for his son from the stands, Sachin appeared content and proud.

Son of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, Arjun Tendulkar, made his long-awaited IPL debut on Sunday for Mumbai Indians over Kolkata Knight Riders. Arjun received his cap from captain Rohit Sharma, and to the spectators' pleasure, the left-arm bowler was provided with a fresh ball and delivered a few overs early.

Shah Rukh Khan, the owner of KKR and a superstar, tweeted to the father to express his congratulations on this new phase in both Arjun's and his lives, “As competitive as this IPL may be… but when u see a friends son #ArjunTendulkar take the field it is a matter of such happiness and joy. Wish Arjun all the best and @sachin_rt what a proud moment!! Wow!.”

As competitive as this IPL may be… but when u see a friends son #ArjunTendulkar take the field it is a matter of such happiness and joy. Wish Arjun all the best and @sachin_rt what a proud moment!! Wow!

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) April 17, 2023

Following the game, Sachin posted a heartfelt message for his son on Twitter. He said that his son has made a significant advancement in his cricket career and expressed confidence that Arjun will treat the game with the same respect dad did throughout his 24-year brilliant career.

During the current season of the Indian Premier League, Arjun Tendulkar played for the Mumbai Indians. After raucous applause from the crowd, Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Mumbai Indians, presented Arjun with his first IPL cap before he assumed his position on the pitch.

- PTC PUNJABI