Star Kids: Rahul Dravid, Sanath Jayasuriya, Muttiah Muralitharan, Sachin Tendulkar, Steve Waugh – what do they have in common? They are all Test legends. But there is another factor that keeps them on the same boat is their sons. Samit Dravid, Ranuka Jayasuriya, Naren Muralitharan, Arjun Tendulkar and Austin Waugh are all going through the rigours of training to take international cricket by storm.
Amongst them, Sachin Tendulkar and Steve Waugh’s sons have already played for U-19 national teams. While they haven’t had impressive starts, under the best possible guidance, they will be hoping to make it big like their fathers. InsideSport takes a look at the 5 star cricketers’ sons, who are training rigorously to make it big.
Star Kids: Rahul Dravid, Jayasuriya, Muralitharan – 5 Test greats whose kids are preparing for rigours of international cricket
Samit Dravid (son of Rahul Dravid): At just 16 years of age, Rahul Dravid’s son Samit Dravid has been under immense scrutiny to live up to the name. That he has already made a name for himself in the U-15 level. He shot to the limelight after hammering 681 runs in just five innings, including two double centuries. Playing for Mallya Aditi International School, his exploits in local BTR Shield inter-school league. Under his father’s guidance, he has done well and will be looking to make the most of the opportunities.
Star Kids: Rahul Dravid, Jayasuriya, Muralitharan – 5 Test greats whose kids are preparing for rigours of international cricket
Arjun Tendulkar (son of Sachin Tendulkar): No one has been under immense scrutiny like Junior Tendulkar has. A bowling all-rounder, unlike his father, Arjun Tendulkar’s every performance has got immense media attention. His selection in Mumbai’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy team last year raised eyebrows and so did his IPL auction pick by Mumbai Indians. But away from the media attention, he is quietly trying to make it big under former India greats like Zaheer Khan and another former Test bowler Ajit Agarkar.
Star Kids: Rahul Dravid, Jayasuriya, Muralitharan – 5 Test greats whose kids are preparing for rigours of international cricket
Austin Waugh (son of Steve Waugh): Another star cricketer’s son not to follow father’s footsteps is Austin Waugh. Unlike his father, Austin has chosen to be a bowling all-rounder and has done decently in Australia’s U-19 level. Austin Waugh has already made his U-19 debut for Australia and is preparing for the long haul of Test cricket.
Star Kids: Rahul Dravid, Jayasuriya, Muralitharan – 5 Test greats whose kids are preparing for rigours of international cricket
Ranuka Jayasuriya (son of Sanath Jayasuriya): Son of Sri Lanka’s cricket legend and former captain Sanath Jayasuriya, Ranuka Jayasuriya has been under the limelight. But away from all the hullabaloo, he is training hard under his father’s guidance to make it big. He will be seen in action in the upcoming Under-15 Inter-District Youth Cricket Tournament by SLC in Sri Lanka.
Star Kids: Rahul Dravid, Jayasuriya, Muralitharan – 5 Test greats whose kids are preparing for rigours of international cricket
Naren Muralitharan (son of Muttiah Muralitharan): Another star kid who is quietly preparing for the big things to come is Naren Muralitharan. Son of legendary Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan, Naren isn’t a spinner yet. At 14, he is training under his father’s tutelage to make it big and perhaps make his Test debut in future. He will also be seen in action in the Under-15 Inter-District Youth Cricket Tournament by SLC in Sri Lanka.
Star Kids: Rahul Dravid, Jayasuriya, Muralitharan – 5 Test greats whose kids are preparing for rigours of international cricket
