Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar reacted to rumours of his son's engagement to Saaniya Chandok, which was strongly rumoured over the last week. While multiple media reports suggested that Arjun was ready to tie the knot, there was no confirmation from either family yet. On Monday (August 25), Sachin was asked a question by a fan during an Ask Me Anything (ASK) session on Reddit. The 51-year-old was recently named as a brand ambassador of the social media application and appeared on its portal to answer questions from cricket lovers. Sachin Tendulkar Clears Air Over Arjun Tendulkar's Engagement One fan asked Sachin about the rumours of Arjun's engagement, and he cleared the air and confirmed that the speculation is true. “Yes, he did, and we are all very excited for the new phase in his life," Sachin replied. Saaniya has so far maintained a private profile and is known to be close friends with Sachin's daughter and Arjun's elder sister Sara. She is a Designated Partner and Director at pet nutrition and welfare firm Mr. Paws Pet Spa & Store LLP. Saaniya is the granddaughter of prominent Mumbai businessman Ravi Ghai, who is the chairperson of the Ghai Group. Arjun Tendulkar Set For New Season Meanwhile, Arjun's immediate focus will be on his cricketing career as he prepares for his third season at Goa. The 25-year-old is an all-rounder. So far, he has played 17 first-class games in his career and has 37 wickets in 17 matches while also making 532 runs. He has taken one five-wicket haul and scored one century each in his red-ball cricket. Arjun has also played 18 first-class games and 24 T20s in his career with 25 and 27 wickets each. The youngster is part of the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since 2021 but did not play a single game in the 2025 season. Overall, Arjun has featured in five IPL games in his career with three wickets and 13 runs to his name.