It is rare to see Sachin Tendulkar open up about his personal life. But this week, the Master Blaster confirmed that his son Arjun Tendulkar is engaged to Saaniya Chandhok.
Fans had been hearing rumours for weeks. Sachin ended the suspense by saying, “Yes he did and we are all very excited for the new phase in his life.”
The engagement took place on August 13 in a private ceremony attended by close friends and family. Arjun, who plays for Goa in domestic cricket and has represented Mumbai Indians in the IPL, is steadily shaping his cricketing career.
Saaniya comes from a well known Mumbai business family, the Ghais, who own the InterContinental Hotel and Brooklyn Creamery. With a cricketing legacy meeting a business legacy, fans are curious to know more about this new pairing.
Sachin, however, did not stop at just confirming the news. During a Reddit Ask Me Anything session, a fan doubted if it was really him replying and asked for a voice note. Instead of ignoring it, Sachin delivered a witty reply: “Abhi Aadhar bhi bheju kya?”
The humour sparked laughter across social media. The man who carried Indian cricket for over two decades reminded fans that his playful side has never faded. It brought back memories of the prankster Sachin from his dressing room days.
Yet, the AMA was not all jokes. Sachin also recalled his first impression of Joe Root during the 2012 Nagpur Test. He had told his teammates back then that Root would be a future England captain.
Today, Root has already scored 13,543 Test runs, becoming the fastest to 13,000 and edging closer to Sachin’s record of 15,921. The debate now is whether Root can eventually surpass the Indian legend’s tally.
This week was special because Sachin gave fans more than cricket. He offered a glimpse of his family, made them laugh, and showed his cricketing insights remain sharp. Few legends stay this relevant after retirement.
From confirming Arjun’s engagement to joking about sending his Aadhar card, Sachin Tendulkar proved once again that he is more than just centuries and records.
He is a family man, a thinker, and the same Sachin fans have loved for decades. Even in 2025, his bond with cricket lovers remains unbreakable.
