Delhi: This time in IPL 2026, many players will be seen playing for new teams. This also includes the name of Sachin Tendulkar’s son Arjun Tendulkar, who will play for Lucknow Super Giants in the upcoming season. Arjun did not get success while being a part of Mumbai Indians for 5 seasons.

This left-handed all-rounder would now like to achieve big success in IPL while playing for LSG. However, before the start of IPL 2026, Ravichandran Ashwin has given a very shocking statement about Arjun. He believes that Sachin’s son will not get to play in IPL 2026.

Arjun will warm the bench in IPL 2026- Ashwin

Lucknow Super Giants team had bought Arjun for Rs 30 lakh in the mini auction for IPL 2026. These days, Arjun is sweating profusely in the training camp of LSG for the 19th season of IPL. However, the Indian spinner believes that the bowling attack of LSG team is very strong. For this reason, Arjun will be seen sitting on the bench for the entire season.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin said, ‘Arjun will not get to play matches this season, because the bowling setup of the LSG team is very strong. Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Mohammed Shami and Avesh Khan are present in it. If any of these bowlers gets injured, Arjun may get a chance.

How many matches has Arjun Tendulkar played in IPL?

Let us tell you that 26-year-old Arjun became a part of Mumbai Indians team for the first time in 2021 and MI released him after IPL 2025. In five seasons, Arjun got to play only 5 matches, in which he took 3 wickets.

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