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Generational crossover: Arjun Tendulkar dismisses Samit Dravid in domestic tournament

Poulomi Chakraborty

Arjun Tendulkar Dismisses Samit Dravid (Source: @mipaltan/x.com, @ImTanujSingh/x.com)Arjun Tendulkar Dismisses Samit Dravid (Source: @mipaltan/x.com, @ImTanujSingh/x.com)

In Indian cricket, batters like Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid are immortal legends, as even after years of their retirements, fans still remember their best knocks. As they once steered the team to countless victories, a new generation is now stepping up to carry their legacy forward.

Following their fathers’ footsteps, Arjun Tendulkar and Samit Dravid made their way into the cricketing world. However, the game witnessed a quirky twist when junior Tendulkar bowled out junior Dravid in a local tournament, creating a memorable father-son crossover moment.

A Quirky Battle Junior Tendulkar vs Junior Dravid

Over the years, Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid have been the biggest pillars of strength of Team India’s batting order. In that golden period, fans witnessed the glorious moment of Indian cricket. Their retirements marked the end of an era, but as one chapter closed, a new one began. Their next generation stepped up, ready to fill the void and carry forward the legacy.

After both hung up their boots, their sons, Arjun Tendulkar and Samit Dravid, carried on their fathers’ legacy. Yet, before making it to the national stage, the two faced off in a thrilling encounter, where junior Tendulkar had the last laugh, adding a fun twist to the father-son legacy. When fans were used to witnessing their fathers’ sensational partnerships, the next generation turned it into an exciting on-field battle.

Ahead of the upcoming Ranji Trophy season, both stars are facing each other at the big stage of the K Thimmapiah Memorial tournament. Dravid got off to a solid start, hitting two crisp boundaries, but once Tendulkar came on to bowl, he made life difficult. In a nail-biting duel, junior Tendulkar eventually dismissed Samit Dravid, stealing the spotlight in the clash.

After a year, the Red Ball thrills are coming back into the domestic arena as the Ranji Trophy is commencing on October 15. Meanwhile, the ongoing tournament is serving as the perfect warm-up, featuring some of the finest domestic talents alongside established stars, all gearing up to make their mark ahead of the new season.