Next-Gen Clash: How Arjun Tendulkar Got The Better Of Samit Dravid In Karnataka Match | Cricket News

In an exciting twist for cricket fans, the sons of legends Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid went head-to-head in a local tournament in Alur, Karnataka, marking a thrilling new chapter in their budding careers.

Arjun Tendulkar, son of Sachin, dismissed Rahul Dravid’s son, Samit Dravid, during the match, showcasing the next generation of cricket talent. Both Arjun Tendulkar and Samit Dravid are diligently working to carve out their own paths in the Indian cricket scene.

Samit Dravid, playing for the KSCA Secretary’s XI, scored 9 runs off 26 balls, hitting two crisp boundaries, one to long-off and another to the covers, before being caught by Arjun Tendulkar.

There is a notable disparity in age and experience between the two players. Arjun Tendulkar, a 25-year-old left-arm fast bowling all-rounder, has already experienced several highs and lows in his career. Meanwhile, 19-year-old Samit Dravid is still in the early stages of his cricket journey, aspiring to become a formidable batter like his father.

The match was part of the Thimmappiah Memorial Tournament, featuring some of Karnataka’s top domestic talents, including players like Karun Nair and Prasidh Krishna, who recently toured England. This tournament serves as a preparation for the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season and is a critical opportunity for evaluating players’ form and fitness.

Arjun Tendulkar, who has transitioned from Mumbai to Goa in domestic cricket, has also been a fixture in the Mumbai Indians camp for several seasons in the Indian Premier League. With the Ranji Trophy season on the horizon, his performance in the tournament will be scrutinised by selectors and coaches as they seek players capable of making a significant impact at higher levels of domestic cricket.