Mon Nov 25 23:24:34 UTC 2024: ## Arjun Tendulkar Returns to Mumbai Indians After Initial IPL Auction Snub
**Mumbai, India** – Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, experienced a rollercoaster ride at the IPL 2025 mega auction. Initially passed over despite a base price of ₹30 lakh, the left-arm pacer was eventually re-acquired by his former team, Mumbai Indians, at the same price.
Tendulkar, who previously played for Mumbai Indians from 2021 to 2024, was released by the franchise after the 2024 season. His underwhelming performance in the IPL – 13 runs and 3 wickets in 5 matches – may have contributed to his initial omission. Other notable players who went unsold in the auction include David Warner and Piyush Chawla, both of whom were called twice but failed to attract bids.
Despite the initial setback, Mumbai Indians ultimately decided to bring Tendulkar back into the fold. The auction also saw other significant moves, with Royal Challengers Bangalore acquiring Devdutt Padikkal for ₹2 crore, while Mayank Agarwal and Anmolpreet Singh remained unsold. Ajinkya Rahane found a buyer in Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹1.5 crore after being passed over initially. The auction highlights the fluctuating fortunes of even established players in the competitive IPL market. The news of Tendulkar’s return comes amidst unrelated news of Hemant Soren’s upcoming swearing-in ceremony as Jharkhand Chief Minister.
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