Arjun Tendulkar: A Personal & Professional Update

Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, has been in the limelight lately—not just for his on-field exploits, but also due to a major personal milestone: his engagement to Mumbai entrepreneur and pet-care brand founder Saaniya Chandhok. In this post, we explore the big news, his cricketing journey, recent challenges and achievements, and what lies ahead.

Engagement Bells & Social Buzz

• Engagement announcement: On August 13, 2025, Arjun and Saaniya became engaged in a private ceremony attended only by close family and friends.

• About Saaniya Chandhok: She is the granddaughter of Mumbai industrialist Ravi Ghai, whose family owns ventures such as InterContinental hotels and Brooklyn Creamery. An entrepreneur in her own right, Saaniya founded “Mr. PAWS,” a pet skincare and spa brand, and is certified as a veterinary technician.

• Media reaction: Publications like NDTV, Times of India, Firstpost, and Hindustan Times featured photo galleries and background details of the couple and their families, highlighting the convergence of cricket royalty and business elite.

Cricketing Career — Highs, Setbacks & Comebacks

Domestic Cricket (Goa)

Arjun has shown promise with both bat and ball for Goa in first-class and limited-overs formats:

• Ranji Trophy debut century: In December 2022, he made headlines by scoring 120 off 207 balls in his first-class debut against Rajasthan.

• Bowling heroics:

  • September 2024: He grabbed a nine-wicket match haul (5/40 & 4/55) in the KSCA Invitational ahead of Ranji Trophy 2024–25, helping Goa win by an innings and 96 runs.

  • November 2024: Claimed his maiden first-class five-wicket haul (5/25) against Arunachal Pradesh.

  • January 2025: Named in Goa’s squad for the Plate League final against Nagaland; had already taken 16 wickets in four Ranji matches by then.

  • December 2024: Reached 50 white-ball wickets after picking up three more scalps in the Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Odisha.

Domestic Setbacks

• Dropped from T20 formats: During the 2024–25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he endured a difficult run, including conceding 48 runs in 4 overs and not taking wickets in multiple matches. As a result, he was dropped from Goa’s squad.

• IPL struggles: He has played five matches so far for Mumbai Indians across 2023–24 IPL seasons, taking just 3 wickets at an economy around 9.3–9.4.

IPL Journey

• Mumbai Indians: Bought at base price during IPL 2021 auction, debuted in 2023; retained through 2024, though opportunities have been limited. IPL 2025 mega-auction saw him bought again by MI for ₹30 lakh.

• Recent IPL performance: In his last T20 outings, Arjun conceded 48 runs from 4 overs before being released by MI ahead of IPL 2025.

Arjun Tendulkar’s Recent Cricket Summary

Arjun’s Road Ahead

1. Stabilize bowling performance

   • Focus on discipline in T20 formats to regain squad places and IPL opportunities.

2. Elevate batting role

   • Influential voices like Yograj Singh suggest honing batting could unlock greater potential.

   • Working with coach Zaheer Khan recently has drawn attention.

3. Maximize IPL exposure

   • More consistent MI involvement could enhance visibility and development.

4. Personal milestone

   • His engagement to Saaniya, from a business and animal-welfare background, may bring balance and focus.

Personal Life Spotlight: The Engagement

• Private ceremony in Mumbai: Held on August 13, 2025, in an intimate setting.

• Family tie-up: Saaniya’s lineage ties with business via Ravi Ghai’s enterprises—InterContinental hotels and Brooklyn Creamery.

• Saaniya's profile: Entrepreneur, animal-welfare advocate, founder of “Mr. PAWS,” and vet technician certified.

• Media’s take: Focused on her traditional yet elegant engagement attire and their unified stature in public attention.

What It Means: Cricket Meets Commerce

• Symbolic union: This engagement brings together a cricketing dynasty and a hospitality business empire, a story widely covered by NDTV, Times of India, and more.

• Support system: With Saaniya’s background in business, entrepreneurship, and animal welfare, their partnership could offer mutual emotional depth and broader societal engagement.

• Public image: The media's fascination indicates growing public interest in this couple beyond cricket headlines.

Final Thoughts

Arjun Tendulkar stands at an intriguing juncture—his cricket career marked by early highlights, recent dips, but key comebacks; and now a major personal milestone. His all-round capabilities show promise: a batting talent nurtured from his father’s lineage, matched with noteworthy bowling performances. Yet, the T20 arena and IPL remain areas where consistency and seizing chances are crucial.

On the personal front, his engagement to Saaniya Chandhok—an accomplished, socially conscious entrepreneur—might offer a stabilizing influence and a new dimension to his public persona.