Like his illustrious father, Arjun Tendulkar has also set out to seek a
career in cricket. Although these are still very early days in Arjun’s
career, it goes without saying that he will have to deal with the
pressure of excess expectations. Even though Tendulkar himself may have
appealed for the media leave his son alone and let him concentrate on
his cricket, it is an almost impossible demand. The ruthless media in
our country will chase him everywhere he goes and try to get in as much
of Arjun as they can. In short, Tendulkar junior faces a massive test
even before his cricketing journey has actually kicked off.
Another
big challenge for him to deal with will be the pressure of comparisons.
It can be said numerous times that Arjun should not be compared with
his legendary dad, and that Tendulkar’s records are almost impossible to
be broken. But that isn’t going to happen, at least in a cricket-mad
country like India. Comparisons would always be there, and this is where
Arjun will have to handle himself very carefully. The best he can do is
concentrate on his individual game keeping aside all the comparisons
being made with his father. It is easier said than done, but Arjun will
have to find a way to do the same if he wants to excel in the sport.
Another
big challenge for him to deal with will be the pressure of comparisons.
It can be said numerous times that Arjun should not be compared with
his legendary dad, and that Tendulkar’s records are almost impossible to
be broken. But that isn’t going to happen, at least in a cricket-mad
country like India. Comparisons would always be there, and this is where
Arjun will have to handle himself very carefully. The best he can do is
concentrate on his individual game keeping aside all the comparisons
being made with his father. It is easier said than done, but Arjun will
have to find a way to do the same if he wants to excel in the sport.