Mon Nov 25 22:05:09 UTC 2024: ## IPL 2025 Auction Snubs Arjun Tendulkar

**New Delhi, November 25, 2024** – Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, failed to attract any bids at the IPL 2025 auction despite setting a base price of ₹30 lakh. The all-rounder, who played for Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2024, was not retained by the franchise. This outcome is surprising given his recent performances in domestic cricket, including a strong showing in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for Goa.

While the exact reasons for his lack of interest remain unclear, his IPL 2024 statistics may have played a role. He conceded runs at an economy rate of approximately 10 in five matches. His overall T20 career stats, while showing 26 wickets in 23 matches and an economy rate of 8.70, apparently weren’t enough to convince any franchise to bid. His recent performances in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, including an economical spell against Services (19 runs in 3 overs), were offset by a more expensive performance against Mumbai (48 runs in 4 overs). His 10 wickets in the last 3 Ranji Trophy matches also failed to secure him an IPL contract.

The auction saw a stark contrast, with 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi being purchased by Rajasthan Royals for ₹1.1 crore. This highlights the unpredictable nature of the IPL auction and the factors beyond pure statistics that influence team decisions. Arjun Tendulkar’s future in the IPL remains uncertain.

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