‘Release Arjun. You don’t deserve him’: Twitter furious at MI, Rohit as Arjun Tendulkar remains on bench against DC

Arjun Tendulkar will have to wait for his Indian Premier League debut, as he remains absent in the side’s last match of the season against Delhi Capitals on Saturday. Arjun, the son of India great Sachin Tendulkar, was picked by the Mumbai Indians in the IPL auction last year but didn’t play for the side in the 2021 edition. He was picked again for INR 30 lakh ahead of the ongoing season, but will have to wait for yet another season for an appearance in the XI as he continues to sit on the sidelines. Follow IPL 2022 Coverage

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The Mumbai Indians are already eliminated from the race for playoffs in IPL 2022, but will be aiming to finish their campaign on a high against Rishabh Pant’s DC, who need a win to finish in top-4.

Rohit named two changes in his side as attacking younster Dewald Brevis returned to the MI XI in place of Tristan Stubbs, while Hrithik Shokeen replaced Sanjay Yadav. Rohit Sharma informed that Yadav was “injured” for this game.

“There will be a few eyes on us, so we got to come up with the best. We have tried a few things in the last few games keeping an eye on the future. We want to finish on a high,” Rohit said during the toss.

Here’s how Twitter reacted as Tendulkar remained absent in the side’s XI:

I really wanted for Arjun Tendulkar to Play in this Match.
Don’t Know why Mumbai Indians aren’t giving him a Chance !! 😒

— Mohammed Shahrukh (@techstarsrk) May 21, 2022

#ArjunTendulkar is victim of nepotism. While so many talentless kid’s getting chance based on nepotism, Arjun Tendulkar keeps suffering and waiting for his term. Have seen so many 18-19 year old playing in IPL and Arjun is still waiting for his term at the age of 22. #DCvsMI

— Rahul Sawant (@RudeDudeRahul) May 21, 2022

i am disappointed from Mumbai Indians management, not a single chance for arjun tendulkar in last 2 years.

— TEJASH 🚩 (@LoyleRohitFan45) May 21, 2022

Arjun Tendulkar is probably the only guy who has not got advantage of nepotism. Sad for him. #IPL2022 #DCvsMI #MIvsDC

— Awarapan 🇮🇳 (@KingSlayer_Rule) May 21, 2022

It’s clear that MI don’t wanna play Arjun Tendulkar even in games where they have nothing to play for! Why pick him then? Don’t get these decisions tbh. #DCvsMI

— Anirudh (@OffDrive_) May 21, 2022

Why did MI buy Arjun Tendulkar ? Just for net bowling ? He could have easily played in place of Hrithik. How would it have made any difference ? #MIvsDC #IPL2022

— Akshay (@GaijinWrites) May 21, 2022

Sell Arjun to the other team at least he will play

— Pritesh Indore (@PriteshSpeaks) May 21, 2022

just release arjun then why are u wasting talent

— swapnil bhise (@swapy14_) May 21, 2022

@mipaltan Release Arjun.. U guys don’t deserve him. 😭😭😡

— Rohit Sharma (@Rohit45SHARMA10) May 21, 2022

Delhi Capitals, meanwhile, welcomed back Prithvi Shaw in their playing XI for their must-win game against MI. Rishabh Pant’s men will displace Royal Challengers Bangalore at the fourth spot in the IPL points table if they beat the Mumbai Indians tonight; however, they will be eliminated from the race for playoffs if DC concede a defeat.

While table-toppers Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals meet in the Qualifier 1 of the season, Lucknow Super Giants will be meeting either DC or RCB in the eliminator.