“She never said anything. She has been supportive,” he said, dismissing any notion that she asked him to delay joining his team.He also highlighted how his life away from cricket is quite simple. “I have five dogs in Goa, and I spend time playing with them,” he shared. Interestingly, Arjun added, “I don’t really have cricketer friends; most of my friends don’t play cricket,” showing he prefers a circle outside the sport.Despite constant scrutiny and trolling, Arjun remains unfazed. “No, I’m not,” he said when asked if criticism affects him. On the field, however, the challenge remains tough. After limited opportunities with Mumbai Indians, he now faces stiff competition at LSG for a spot in the playing XI.Talking about his inspiration, he mentioned Yuvraj Singh alongside his father, joking, “He was a spinner; I am a pacer.”As the 26-year-old all-arounder begins this new chapter of his playing career, the focus will be on whether he can carve out his own identity and deliver consistent performances, stepping out of his father’s towering legacy.