Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, is set to tie the knot with Saaniya Chandok, an entrepreneur known for her love for animals. The wedding, scheduled for March 2026, has already become one of the most talked-about events of the year.
Adding to the buzz, Sachin Tendulkar personally invited several high-profile leaders. On February 10, 2026, he met Rahul Gandhi to extend the invitation, following earlier meetings with President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Despite the big names involved, the wedding is expected to be a private family celebration.
IPL 2026 Trade: New Team, New Challenge
Ahead of IPL 2026, Arjun Tendulkar made headlines with a major team switch. On November 14, 2025, he was traded from Mumbai Indians (MI) to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at his base price of ₹30 lakh.
This move came shortly after MI bought him back in the IPL 2025 mega auction. Arjun made his IPL debut in 2023, playing five matches for MI, picking up three wickets with an economy of 9.37 and scoring 13 runs.
Domestic Cricket Highlights
Representing Goa since the 2022/23 season, Arjun has shown strong growth in domestic cricket. In the Ranji Trophy 2024/25, he grabbed attention with a stunning 5/25 against Arunachal Pradesh and smashed his maiden first-class century (120 runs) versus Rajasthan.
These performances have strengthened his case as a genuine all-rounder rather than just a famous surname.
Best Bowling: 1 five-wicket haul, 2 four-wicket hauls
List A: 23 matches, 155 runs
IPL Debut: 2023 (Mumbai Indians)
Arjun was first signed by MI for ₹20 lakh in the IPL 2021 auction and progressed from India U-19 and age-group cricket into the senior setup.
What’s Next for Arjun Tendulkar?
As IPL 2026 approaches, expectations are high for Arjun Tendulkar at Lucknow Super Giants, especially after the trade that saw MI acquire Mayank Markande. Amid ongoing nepotism debates, his recent performances suggest growing maturity and confidence.
With wedding celebrations and a fresh IPL chapter ahead, 2026 could be the defining year that reshapes Arjun Tendulkar’s cricketing identity.
