In Match 67 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 encounter at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Friday, Mumbai Indians (MI) pacer Arjun Tendulkar showcased his aggressive side against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) all-rounder Marcus Stoinis. This match marked a significant moment for the young Tendulkar, as it was his first appearance in the ongoing IPL season.
Arjun Tendulkar’s first game in IPL 2024
Arjun, stepping in for the rested MI pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, opened his spell in the second over of MI’s bowling innings. The 24-year-old bowler almost made an immediate impact. On the second ball of his first over, he had Stoinis trapped LBW by the on-field umpire. However, Stoinis reviewed the decision, and the third umpire overturned it as the ball was missing the stumps.
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A display of aggression
Despite missing out on his first wicket, Tendulkar did not lose his composure. On the final ball of his opening over, he delivered a sharp inswinger which Stoinis defended back down the pitch. It was here that Tendulkar’s aggression came to the fore. He picked up the ball and pretended to throw it back at the stumps, an action that left Stoinis visibly amused. This moment of intense competitive spirit quickly went viral on social media, drawing attention to the young bowler’s fiery demeanour.
Here’s the video:
Aggression from Arjun Tendulkar.
Reaction of Marcus Stoinis.#Arjun_Tendulkar pic.twitter.com/18VpVeC9fp
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Marcus Stoinis’ dismissal
Stoinis, who managed to score 28 runs off 22 balls, including five boundaries, eventually fell on the bowling of experienced leg-spinner Piyush Chawla. The dismissal was a classic example of Chawla’s skill with the wrong’un. Delivered from just wide of the crease, the ball pitched outside off and turned in sharply, striking the right-handed batter dead in front of the middle stump as he missed the sweep completely. The umpire had no hesitation in raising the finger, marking the end of Stoinis’ innings.