From Pataudi's to Tendulkar's: Here are top 5 father-son duos to have represented India in cricket

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In sports, nevertheless, talent surpasses a person's name. Without talent and skills, no matter what their ancestry is, an individual can't go far.One such example is Arjun Tendulkar who was dropped after his poor performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL). While Arjun still has the opportunity to show himself and join the Indian team,

On the auspicious occasion of Father's Day let us take a look at the top 5 father-son duo who has represented India in the cricketing field:

 5. Sunil Gavaskar and Rohan Gavaskar

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Sunil Gavaskar is a legendary cricketer who revolutionized batting and helped place India on the global cricket map. He was the original Little Master, was the first Indian batsman to achieve 10,000 Test runs.

After retiring in 1987, Gavaskar used his vast cricketing knowledge as a famous columnist for several of India's biggest newspapers and publications, as well as a well-known television pundit. In 2009, he was inducted into the International Cricket Council's Hall of Fame.

While Sunil Gavaskar played over 100 Tests for India, his son Rohan Gavaskar did not enjoy the same longevity as his father. Rohan played 11 One-Day Internationals for India, making his debut against Australia in Brisbane in 2004.

4. Lala Amarnath, Mohinder Amarnath, Surinder Amarnath and Rajinder Amarnath

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The Amarnaths are regarded as one of the most illustrious families in Indian cricket, having produced four stars. Lala Amarnath and Mohinder Amarnath are the first Indian father-son duo to represent India. Lala Amarnath was an all-rounder who played 24 Tests between 1933 and 1952; one of his three sons.

Mohinder, was an all-rounder like his father, playing 69 Tests and 85 ODIs, with his greatest achievement coming in the 1983 World Cup final, where he put up a Man of the Match-worthy all-round performance. Surinder played six One-Day Internationals and 10 Tests for India, while Rajinder played 36 first-class games.

3. Roger Binny and Stuart Binny

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Roger Binny took the most wickets in the 1983 World Cup. The former all-rounder was recently elected as the BCCI's new president. Roger Binny played 27 Tests and 72 ODIs between 1979 and 1987 taking a combined 124 wickets and scored 6 fifties in his career.

Stuart Binny, his son, may not have had a lengthy career, but he owns the record for the greatest bowling stats for an Indian in an ODI. Stuart took six wickets and allowed only four runs against Bangladesh in 2014. He has played 14 ODIs picking up 20 wickets and 3T20I for India bagging just one wicket.

2. Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi and Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi

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Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi and Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi are another father-son duo to represent India in cricket. In fact, Iftikhar is the only cricketer who has represented both England and India. In comparison, his son MAK Pataudi established a greater legacy by becoming India's captain at the age of 21.

He led his side in 40 of the 46 Tests he played, scored 2793 runs. Despite having lost his right eye in a vehicle accident. Pataudi also guided India to its first-ever Test series victory outside of India in New Zealand in 1968.

1. Sachin Tendulkar and Arjun Tendulkar

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Sachin Tendulkar is widely recognised as one of the best batsmen in cricket history. In his career, the renowned batter shattered numerous important records and achieved several elusive feats that are still unsurpassed today. He has the most hundreds in Test cricket of any hitter in history.

The Master Blaster smashed 51 centuries in the test match, and his record is certain to stand since no one has come close.

Arjun Tendulkar is a left-handed fast bowler and batsman. In 2018, he made his Under-19 debut for India against Sri Lanka. On 15 January 2021, he made his Twenty20 debut for Mumbai against Haryana in the 2020-21 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He made his IPL debut on April 16 2023, against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).