Sachin Tendulkar Extends Wedding Invitation to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, accompanied by his wife Anjali Tendulkar, visited the official residence of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in Mumbai on Thursday. The primary purpose of the meeting was to personally extend an invitation for the upcoming wedding of their son, Arjun Tendulkar, to Saaniya Chandhok.
High-Level Meetings and Sports Discussions
During the cordial gathering at Nandanvan, the deputy chief minister's residence, the conversation extended beyond the wedding invitation. The parties engaged in discussions on various matters, with a particular emphasis on sports-related issues. This meeting followed a similar visit by the Tendulkar couple to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis the previous day, where they also delivered a wedding invitation.
The guest list for Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandhok's wedding ceremony includes some of the nation's most prominent figures. Invitations have been sent to President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, highlighting the event's significance.
Arjun Tendulkar's Cricket Career and IPL Journey
Arjun Tendulkar, aged 26, and Saaniya Chandhok got engaged in August of the previous year. On the cricket field, Arjun has built a career that includes representing Goa in domestic cricket after making his debut for Mumbai in 2021. His Indian Premier League (IPL) journey has been notable:
- He was initially picked up by the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the IPL 2021 mini-auction for ₹20 lakh but did not play any matches that season.
- MI bought him again for ₹30 lakh in the IPL 2022 mega-auction, and he made his long-awaited IPL debut in 2023, taking three wickets in four games.
- Ahead of IPL 2024, with Hardik Pandya replacing Rohit Sharma as MI captain, Arjun appeared in only one match.
- In the IPL 2025 mega-auction, he went unsold initially but was later acquired by MI at his base price of ₹30 lakh in the accelerated round, though he remained on the bench that season.
- Overall, he has played five IPL matches for MI, taking three wickets while conceding 114 runs and scoring 13 runs.
In a recent development ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction, Arjun was traded from the Mumbai Indians to the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and is set to represent LSG this season. Meanwhile, MI secured leg-spinner Mayank Markande in a trade with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
Saaniya Chandhok's Background and Family Ties
Saaniya Chandhok comes from a distinguished family background. She is the granddaughter of Ravi Ghai, Chairman of the Graviss Group. Her connection to the Tendulkar family spans several years, as she has been a close friend of Arjun's sister, Sara Tendulkar, further solidifying the bond between the families.
This wedding marks a significant personal milestone for the Tendulkar family, blending cricket legacy with high-profile social connections, while also reflecting ongoing engagements with political leaders on matters of mutual interest, particularly in the realm of sports.
