Arjun Tendulkar IPL 2026 Team: Sachin Tendulkar’s son leaves Mumbai Indians | MI’s heartfelt post; Sara Tendulkar’s emotional message

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar’s son, Arjun Tendulkar has been traded from Mumbai Indians to Lucknow Super Giants ahead of the IPL 2026 retention deadline. Amid all this, Mumbai Indians and Arjun’s sister, Sara Tendulkar, have shared a very heartfelt message.With the latest update, Arjun will join LSG at his existing fee of Rs 30 lakh. Tendulkar, who was initially picked by Mumbai Indians in the 2021 IPL auction, made his IPL debut for the franchise in 2023.Arjun Tendulkar, IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians' heartfelt post for ArjunIn his IPL career so far, Arjun Tendulkar has played five matches and taken three wickets at an economy rate of 9.37, as per the ToI.In a social media post, Mumbai Indians wrote, "Thank you, Arjun for being a valued member of the Mumbai Indians family. Everyone at MI wishes you the very best for the next chapter of your journey with Lucknow Super Giants. We are proud to have been a part of your development and look forward to seeing you continue to grow and get opportunities to make your mark."Arjun Tendulkar, IPL 2026: Sara Tendulkar Reacts"Thank you for the memories. It’s been an honour wearing the badge and being part of the team. Can’t wait to join @lucknowsupergiants, see you soon," Arjun wrote on Instagram.While Arjun's sister Sara Tendulkar responded to the post, by saying, "Love uuuu." BCCI statement on developmentIn another trade move, Mumbai Indians have acquired leg-spinner Mayank Markande from Kolkata Knight Riders.The BCCI said in a statement that leg-spinner Mayank Markande will return to his former franchise, the Mumbai Indians (MI), following a successful trade from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Acquired by KKR for a fee of INR 30 lakh, Markande will join MI at his existing fee. Markande began his IPL career with MI, representing the franchise in 2018, 2019 and 2022, before turning out for Rajasthan Royals in 2021 and Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2023 and 2024. He has featured in 37 IPL matches, taking 37 wickets.