Fake account of Arjun Tendulkar suspended after Sachin demanded action
What's the story
On Wednesday, legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar clarified that a Twitter account (@jr_tendulkar) was impersonating his son Arjun. This account was posting malicious tweets against various personalities. Tendulkar cleared the air that his children are not on Twitter and urged the company to take action against the fake profile. The social media giant reacted swiftly and has suspended the account.
Twitter Post
Tendulkar warns of fake account, urges Twitter to take action
I wish to clarify that my son Arjun daughter Sara are not on Twitter.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 27, 2019
The account @jr_tendulkar is wrongfully impersonating Arjun and posting malicious tweets against personalities institutions. Requesting @TwitterIndia to act on this as soon as possible.
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Account suspended by Twitter
Meanwhile, following Tendulkar's post, Twitter India was quick to react as the tagged account by Tendulkar has now been suspended. Interestingly, the account had labeled the bio as "Official. Left Arm Medium Pacer. Son of God."
Arjun's career
Arjun was included in Mumbai squad for Bapuna Cup
On professional front, Arjun has been grabbing headlines. In August Arjun was included in the Mumbai squad for the Bapuna Cup. It was held in September by the Vidarbha Cricket Association. He was selected based on his performance in the T20 Mumbai League. Playing for Aakash Tigers, Arjun produced his best performance of 3/27 and scored a 24-ball 28 against North Mumbai Panthers.
MCC Young Cricketers
Arjun was magical with the ball for MCC Young Cricketers
Arjun even put up an impressive show overseas when he played for MCC Young Cricketers. In a match against Surrey 2nd XI, Arjun produced a magical delivery to get rid of opening batsman Nathan Tilley. Bowling over the wicket, Arjun angled it across and the ball swung quite a bit to breach Tilley's defense and shattered the stumps.
Twitter Post
Arjun stuns Tilley with his deadly seam bowling
😳 Arjun Tendulkar, take a bow!
— Lord's Cricket Ground (@HomeOfCricket) June 17, 2019
He took this stunning wicket this morning for @MCCYC4L.
Follow their progress versus @SurreyCricket 2nd XI ➡️ https://t.co/Vs5CtV2o8N#MCCcricket pic.twitter.com/5Mb3hWNI70
Impressed Rege
Arjun's bowling has impressed selector Milind Rege
Meanwhile, following Arjun's impressive performance in the two tournaments, Mumbai selector Milind Rege has been vastly impressed with him. Notably, he was also the one who had selected Sachin back in his days in 1988. "I don't know of any selector who has selected both father and son. This is just a coincidence that they are both Tendulkar," Rege quoted to India Today.