Tue Nov 26 15:10:34 UTC 2024: ## Arjun Tendulkar Re-signs with Mumbai Indians at Base Price, Sparking Nepotism Debate
**New Delhi, November 26, 2024** – The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction saw some surprising results. While some expected players went unsold, others, whose prospects were uncertain, found buyers. One such case is Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar. Despite a relatively unremarkable domestic performance over recent seasons, Arjun was picked up by the Mumbai Indians at his base price of ₹30 lakh.
This acquisition has ignited a firestorm on social media, with many users expressing surprise and some openly accusing the Mumbai Indians of nepotism. Arjun, who has been with Mumbai Indians since 2021, was initially passed over in the auction before being picked up a second time at the base price. His father, Sachin Tendulkar, serves as a mentor for the team, fueling speculation that this connection played a role in his selection.
The online reaction has been swift and largely negative, with memes and comments questioning Arjun’s cricketing merit compared to other unsold players. Many users pointed out the perceived disparity in opportunity and drew parallels to favoritism and corruption. The Mumbai Indians’ decision to retain Arjun, despite his performance, has thus sparked a heated debate on nepotism in the IPL.
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