Mon Nov 25 21:19:41 UTC 2024: ## Mumbai Indians Re-Sign Arjun Tendulkar in IPL 2025 Mega Auction
**Mumbai, India (November 25, 2024)** – In a surprise move during the final rounds of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, the Mumbai Indians (MI) reacquired Arjun Tendulkar, son of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. The left-arm fast bowler was initially passed over by all franchises but was eventually purchased by MI at his base price of ₹30 lakh.
Tendulkar, 25, had been released by MI prior to the auction despite having been with the franchise for the past five seasons. His IPL record includes 5 matches played and 3 wickets taken. He made his IPL debut in 2023 after being initially drafted by MI in 2020 for ₹20 lakh.
The decision to re-sign Tendulkar comes after a period of uncertainty. He recently underwent coaching with Yograj Singh, father of former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh, who suggested Tendulkar focus on batting. Interestingly, Sachin Tendulkar serves as a mentor for the Mumbai Indians. The franchise’s decision to bring him back, even after initially overlooking him, has raised eyebrows.
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