IPL 2020: Has Arjun Tendulkar joined Mumbai Indians? – Fans left curious after he spends time with players

IPL 2020: Has Arjun Tendulkar joined Mumbai Indians? – Fans left curious after he spends time with players

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Arjun Tendulkar (Pic Credits: Twitter)

The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians (MI) will be aiming to add another title into their winning basket. The much-awaited IPL 2020 commences from September 19 with Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings playing the opening match.

The franchise alongside with all IPL teams, have started their outdoor training after completing isolation period arriving in the UAE.

Arjun Tendulkar spotted with Trent Boult and James Pattinson

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Arjun Tendulkar with Trent Boult, James Pattinson and other Mumbai Indians players

However, the son of India legend and former MI captain Sachin Tendulkar, Arjun Tendulkar has stimulated assumptions of joining the franchise as he spotted enjoying days with Trent Boult, Rahul Chahar and James Pattinson. He is yet to make debut for the cash-rich league.

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Arjun was not a part of IPL 2020 auction and his photos left fans admiring what he is doing with players of Mumbai Indians. He has travelled to UAE as a part of the net bowler’s group.

Apart from Mumbai Indians, Arjun also participates in net sessions of Team India. He is a pacer but can also prove in the batting department.

Considering the SOPs and protocols, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) might allow franchises to rope in replacement players during the tournament. Arjun can still be picked as a replacement player by MI. He also represented India in U-19 jersey in 2018.

Mumbai Indians is all set to face MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for the opening match of IPL 2020 on September 19 in Abu Dhabi.

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