Arjun Tendulkar has taken over a new role after leaving Mumbai Indians. He was traded to Lucknow Super Giants before the IPL 2026 mini-auction. Arjun was part of MI from IPL 2021 to 2025.

 Arjun Tendulkar, son of India legend Sachin Tendulkar, has taken over a new role after leaving Mumbai Indians (MI) before IPL 2026. Arjun, who joined MI in the IPL 2021 mini-auction, was re-signed by the franchise at the IPL 2022 and 2025 mega-auctions. MI traded him to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) before the IPL 2026 mini-auction. He has taken over a new role in T20s before the next season and hinted at showcasing his new skills in IPL.

Arjun, who plays for Goa in domestic cricket, is opening the innings for them in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The left-handed batsman came out to face the new ball with Ishaan Gadekar against Uttar Pradesh.

The left-handed batsman scored 28 off 22 balls as Goa put on a total of 172. Batting with a strike rate of 127.27, Arjun hit 4 fours in his knock. He shared the new ball with Vasuki Koushik and was introduced in the second over. Arjun leaked 29 runs in 2.2 overs as UP chased down 173 in 18.2 overs.