“1220,” Arjun replied. Pant adopted up, “Bhaari se kya faida hae (What is the benefit of utilizing heavier bats)?”Arjun defined, “Contact karo ho jaata hae. Papa to 1310-1315 mein khelte the. 1200 se halka jaata nehi hoon foremost (Only a contact does it. My father used to play with bats weighing 1310-1315. I do not go beneath 1200).”The reference, in fact, was to his father, Sachin Tendulkar, who famously used heavier bats throughout his profession.Pant was equally impressed by Arjun’s work ethic, particularly after studying that he had educated with Yuvraj Singh instantly after his marriage ceremony. Arjun tied the knot with Saaniya Chandhok on March 5 in Mumbai however wasted no time getting again to cricket.“You had been additionally practising with Yuvi paa… full-time? Shadi ke agle din hello? You’re so enthu bhai,” Pant remarked in admiration.Whereas pictures of these periods didn’t floor publicly, it’s understood that Yuvraj labored carefully with Arjun on his batting. The interplay ended on a heat be aware, with Pant providing his help: “Agar kuch lage to batana… At all times open for you.”Arjun’s IPL journey started in 2021 when he was picked by Mumbai Indians for ₹20 lakh, although he didn’t characteristic that season as a result of harm. He was purchased once more in 2022 for ₹30 lakh however remained on the sidelines. His debut lastly got here in 2023 towards Kolkata Knight Riders on the Wankhede Stadium, the place he performed 4 matches and picked up three wickets. In 2024, he featured in only one recreation, coincidentally towards LSG, however went wicketless.