In Pics: Arjun Tendulkar Bowls to Kohli, Team India in the Nets

As Arjun Tendulkar joins the India U-19 squad, here’s a look at him bowling to Virat Kohli and co in October 2017.

Virat Kohli and Arjun Tendulkar.

(Photo: AP/Twitter/BCCI)

Sachin Tendulkar’s son Arjun has been selected for the India U-19 four-day game squad, which will be travelling to Sri Lanka. The Indian team is scheduled to play two four-day games and five ODIs from 11 July to 11 August.

As Arjun embarks on a new journey, here’s a look at him bowling to Virat Kohli and co at the Wankhede Stadium ahead of their first ODI against New Zealand in Mumbai in October 2017.

Arjun Tendulkar bowls during team India’s net session at Wankhede stadium.

Watched by India head coach Ravi Shastri and bowling coach Bharat Arun, 18-year-old Arjun bowled at the nets as soon as the team's training session, ahead of the three-match rubber, began at around 4:15 pm.

Axar Patel bowl during the net session.

Hardik Pandya bowls during the net session. 

Arjun – a budding left-handed seamer – bowled first to left-handed Shikhar Dhawan and then to Kohli. He also bowled to Ajinkya Rahane and middle order batsman Kedar Jadhav among others.

In 2017, Arjun was also seen bowling at the nets to the women's team at Lord’s before their ICC World Cup final against England.

(With inputs from PTI.)

(This article has been republished from The Quint’s archives to mark Arjun Tendulkar’s selection in the India U-19 squad. This piece was first published on 20 October 2017.)