Arjun Tendulkar is an Indian cricketer who plays domestic cricket for Goa and plays in the IPL for Lucknow Super Giants. He is the son of former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.
He made his India Under-19 debut against Sri Lanka in 2018. His T20 domestic debut came on 15 January 2021 for Mumbai in the 2020–21 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy against Haryana, where he took 1 wicket for 34 runs in three overs.
He was first bought in the IPL by the Mumbai Indians in the 2021 auction but missed that season because of injury. The team bought him again in 2022. Later in August 2022, he left Mumbai domestic cricket and joined Goa.
On 13 December 2022, he made his first-class debut for Goa against Rajasthan in the Ranji Trophy and scored 120 runs in his first innings. His first IPL wicket came against Sunrisers Hyderabad when he dismissed Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Before the 2026 IPL season, he moved to Lucknow Super Giants in a swap deal that involved Shardul Thakur.
Arjun Tendulkar Wife: Who Is She?
Arjun Tendulkar’s wife is Saaniya Chandhok. The couple got married on March 5, 2026 in Mumbai.
Saaniya Chandhok comes from a well-known Mumbai business family connected to the hospitality and food industry. Her family business links go back to the Kwality Ice Cream legacy and companies such as Graviss Hospitality Ltd, which also operates Baskin-Robbins India.
She attended the London School of Economics. In Mumbai, she works as a veterinary technician and also runs a luxury pet spa business called Mr. Paws.
The wedding ceremony in Mumbai was attended by many well-known people from cricket, business, and Bollywood. Guests included Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Sunil Gavaskar, Rahul Dravid, Yuvraj Singh, and Bollywood couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
More About Saaniya Chandhok
Saaniya Chandok is an animal-welfare advocate and entrepreneur from Mumbai. She became widely known after marrying Arjun Tendulkar, the son of Sachin Tendulkar, on March 5, 2026 in Mumbai.
Saaniya Chandok was born in Mumbai on June 23, 1998. She attended BD Somani International School and The Cathedral & John Connon School. Later she went to the United Kingdom and graduated from the London School of Economics and Political Science in 2020 with a degree in Business Management. In 2024 she also completed a veterinary technician program from Worldwide Veterinary Service.
She founded a luxury pet-care business called Mr. Paws Pet Spa & Store LLP in 2022. The venture focuses on pet grooming and wellness services.
Saaniya comes from the well-known Ghai business family. Her grandfather Ravi Ghai is the chairman of Graviss Group, which is linked with brands such as Baskin-Robbins India, The Brooklyn Creamery, and the InterContinental Hotel Marine Drive.
She has kept a low public profile over the years and has focused mainly on her business and animal welfare work. She has also been part of the same social circle as the Tendulkar family for a long time and is known to be close to Arjun’s sister, Sara Tendulkar.
Is Saaniya Chandhok on Instagram?
Saaniya Chandhok is on Instagram. Her account is @saaniyachandhok.
The profile shows 13 posts, about 818 followers, and she follows 1,253 accounts. Her bio mentions “LSE ’20,” which refers to her graduation from the London School of Economics in 2020. The bio also links to @mrpaws.in, the Mumbai-based luxury pet spa and pet-care brand she founded.
When did Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandhok get married?
Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandhok tied the knot on March 5, 2026.
The wedding took place in Mumbai in a private ceremony attended by family, friends, and many well-known personalities from cricket, Bollywood, and business. Arjun is the son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and Anjali Tendulkar.
The couple had earlier announced their engagement on August 25, 2025, and their wedding celebrations followed several pre-wedding events before the ceremony in March 2026.
FAQs
Q. When did Arjun Tendulkar make his India Under-19 debut?
A. Arjun Tendulkar made his India Under-19 debut against Sri Lanka in 2018.
Q. When did Arjun Tendulkar make his IPL debut?
A. Arjun Tendulkar made his IPL debut on 16 April 2023 for the Mumbai Indians against the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Q. Which IPL team does Arjun Tendulkar play for now?
A. Before the 2026 IPL season, he joined the Lucknow Super Giants in a swap deal that involved Shardul Thakur.
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