'Special' moment as son emulates Indian great

Arjun Tendulkar, the lad of Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, has made a ton successful his first-class debut.

Following successful the footsteps of his celebrated father, Arjun reached his period from 177 balls astatine the Goa Cricket Association Academy ground, whilst playing for Goa connected the 2nd time of the four-day lucifer against Rajasthan successful India's home championship, the Ranji Trophy.

Coincidently, Sachin besides reached triple figures successful his Ranji Trophy debut 34 years agone this month.

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Arjun Tendulkar celebrates his period conscionable arsenic his begetter utilized to do. (Instagram)

Coming successful to bat astatine fig seven, the left-hander - who usually stars arsenic a accelerated bowler - deed 16 fours and 2 sixes successful his 207-ball knock. He was aboriginal dismissed for 120.

Arjun was selected for India's under-19 squad successful 2018 earlier a stint successful the Indian Premier League with the Mumbai Indians. However, helium failed to marque it disconnected the bench.

The 23-year-old moved from Mumbai to Goa this season.

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