Arjun Tendulkar and R Ashwin (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: With Lucknow Super Giants already boasting a star-studded pace arsenal, Arjun Tendulkar, son of the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, can fight for an opportunity in his new team, according to former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin. LSG have Mayank Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Mohammed Shami, Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan and Akash Singh in their pace unit and with the strength of their attack, Arjun’s chances of featuring in the playing XI seem slim.“Arjun Tendulkar khelega hi nahi (Arjun Tendulkar won’t play at all) and let’s not even go there. I think it’s very difficult because Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan and Mohammad Shami are in this line-up. There are so many fast bowlers. How will he play? I wouldn’t say Ashwin on my channel and I don’t think he has any cases.
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Shashi Tharoor & Samson’s Redemption Story: From Failure to FameArjun was traded from Mumbai Indians to Lucknow Super Giants ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction in December.He was first picked by Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2021 mini-auction for Rs 20 crore but did not play a game that season. He was bought again by the five-time champions in the IPL 2023 mega auction for Rs 30 crore and finally made his much-awaited debut. In his first IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders, Arjun bowled two overs, conceding 17 runs and finishing wicketless. He has started in four games this season and scored three goals. He played just one match in IPL 2024 under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya.Commenting on LSG’s prospects this season, Ashwin said the team is unlikely to make it to the playoffs. LSG have endured stunning campaigns in the last two seasons, finishing seventh in IPL 2024 and IPL 2025.“I have a clear idea of the teams that will be in the top three. Four, five and six will be races and LSG is not even in that four, five or six in my opinion. They will be out of the six,” Ashwin said.LSG will begin their IPL 2026 campaign against Delhi Capitals on April 1.
