New Delhi. Players like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Andrew Flintoff, Steve Waugh have been among the great players of their time. They have earned a lot of fame in international cricket. Now their sons are also seen showing their talent on the field. They are seen carrying forward their father’s legacy on the field. This list includes players like Samit Dravid, Arjun Tendulkar, Archie Vaughan, Rocky Flintoff. Who are replacing their fathers.
Rahul Dravid’s son Samit is currently playing domestic cricket. He came into the limelight when Samit was playing for Karnataka in the Cooch Behar Trophy 2023. Playing against Jammu and Kashmir, Samit played an innings of 98 runs. During this, he faced 159 balls. During his innings, he hit 13 fours. It may take him a few years to reach Team India. On the other hand, Sachin Tendulkar’s son Arjun has not yet made his debut for Team India. But he has shown his flair in tournaments like Ranji Trophy.
Rocky Flintoff is the son of former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff. He scored a century in the Under 19 match against Sri Lanka. He achieved this feat at the age of 16. He became the first youngest player to score a century in Under 19 cricket. Michael Vaughan’s son Archie Vaughan is also playing Under 19 matches for England. Michael Vaughan, son of former Australian cricketer Steve Waugh, also plays for Australia in Under 19.
Shivnarine Chanderpaul’s son Tejnarayan Chanderpaul is also carrying forward his father’s legacy. He has made his debut in international cricket. He is performing well. He played his first Test match against Australia in the year 2022. He scored a half-century in the first innings of the first match. He scored 45 runs in the second innings. He has scored 560 runs in 10 Tests so far.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : July 19, 2024, 10:49 IST