Mumbai Indians defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 14 runs in an IPL 2023 game on Wednesday. Arjun Tendulkar, who made his IPL debut against Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday, kept his cool and defended 20 runs off the final over, and also took the wicket of Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
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After the match, Arjun’s maiden wicket was lauded by several former cricketers and celebrities.
After taking his first wicket, Arjun talked about Sachin’s inputs on his game.
“Obviously it was great getting my first IPL wicket. I just had to focus on what was in hand, the plan and executing it. Our plan was just to bowl wide and get the long boundary into play, make the batsman hit it to the longer side,” he said.
“I love bowling, I am happy to bowl anytime the captain asks me to and just stick to the team plan and give my best. 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.”