Sachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli shared a 664-run record-breaking partnership when they were just teenagers in a Harris Shield match more than 30 years ago. Tendulkar went on to become the highest run-scorer in ODI and Test cricket whereas Kambli’s career was short-lived. Today, it has been almost 5 years since Tendulkar retired and his son Arjun Tendulkar is now making his Under-19 debut.
Arjun took just 12 balls to take his first Under-19 wicket against Sri Lanka. Soon enough, the photos and videos of his maiden wicket went viral on the internet. From afar, Kambli had his eyes glued to the 18-year-old’s debut as well.
He could not hold himself back from sharing an emotional tweet —
Tears of joy rolled down when I saw this, have seen him grow up and put in the hard work in his game. Could not be more happy for you, Arjun. This is just the beginning, I wish you tons and ton of success in the days to come. Cherish your first wicket and enjoy the moment. pic.twitter.com/vB3OmbaTWM
— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) July 17, 2018
Here’s the video of Tendulkar Jr’s debut Under-19 wicket —
Few years before, Kambli said that Tendulkar hadn’t helped him when he needed the most. The left-handed batsman was distraught when he was dropped from the Indian side despite outstanding statistics.
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However, the duo buried the hatchet and revived their friendship. The tweet from Kambli proves that there is no love lost between the two. The 46-year-old is getting praised for his move as well.
