Australian fast bowling legend Brett Lee shared some valuable advice for Mumbai Indians speedster Arjun Tendulkar who made his IPL debut this season.
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The former Australian international heaped praises on Sachin Tendulkar’s son and slammed the naysayers who criticised the youngster for his pace. He also drew comparisons with Rajasthan Royals pacer Sandeep Sharma who according to him also bowls at around 120 kmph but it is Tendulkar who always gets targeted.
What did Brett Lee say?
Speaking to JioCinema, Lee said,
You will have people criticise almost everything. If you look at Sandeep Sharma, he has been bowling at 120 kph. Arjun is bowling way faster than that. He is only 23 years of age and he has got his whole career ahead of him. My advice will be don't listen to critics.
He added,
Like his dad had to go through like he misses out and gets a low score, you got to back yourself. He has got some wonderful skills. He can bowl at 140 kph so as soon as he gets comfortable bowling in the team environment, gets more comfortable playing in front of the big lights and big crowd, his pace will increase. I see no issue with his pace. I know how fast he can bowl. He has got all the talent and all the right attributes. So my advice would be to keep doing what you have been doing and don't listen to those people who are trying to have a go at him because remember most people who will criticise on social media have never bowled a ball in their life. They are keyboard warriors.
How has Arjun Tendulkar performed in IPL 2023?
Tendulkar has been a part of MI’s starting lineup ever since he made his debut against KKR. In the 4 matches he has played so far, the 23-year-old picked up three wickets and gave away 92 runs. He is maintaining an economy rate of 9.36.
His first-ever IPL wicket was against SRH when he dismissed Bhuvneshwar Kumar and helped MI pick up an important win.
What next for Arjun Tendulkar in IPL 2023?
The fast bowler will be next seen in action on Sunday when MI host RR at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
