Yuvraj Singh’s father, Yograj Singh, has made a striking assertion about Arjun Tendulkar, the son of cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar, claiming that the youngster has the potential to emulate the destructive batting style of Chris Gayle.
Yograj Singh elucidates how Arjun Tendulkar can become the explosive batter
In an interview, Yograj emphasized that Arjun’s batting talent is being overshadowed by his focus on bowling. He believes that under Yuvraj’s expertise and guidance Arjun could transform into a batting powerhouse akin to West Indian T-20 sensation Gayle.
Talking to CricNext, Yograj said “With regards to Arjun, I said focus less on his bowling and more on his batting. But if Yuvraj takes Sachin’s son under his wings for three months, I bet he will become the next Chris Gayle. I think that Arjun should be handed over to Yuvraj for a while”.
Yograj also highlighted Arjun’s century on his Ranji Trophy debut as a testament to his batting prowess suggesting that his skills as a proper batter are not utilized yet.
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This comparison has sent shockwaves among the cricket fraternity with many expecting Arjun’s future performances. While some are looking at Yograj’s statement as a mere endorsement.
Arjun’s short but impactful domestic career
Arjun has carved out a promising T20 career, showcasing his skills in both batting and bowling departments. In 24 matches, he boasts a strike rate of 123.95 with the bat, a notable achievement for a player primarily plays as a proper bowler. With the ball, Arjun has claimed 27 wickets at an average of 25, underscoring his potential as a valuable all-rounder in the shortest format of the game. The young cricketer also played a few matches for Mumbai Indians (MI) over the last two seasons in IPL.
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