{"id":7418,"date":"2025-08-23T14:16:48","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T14:16:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/23\/upset-stomach-tissue-in-pants-sachin-tendulkar-still-scored-97-in-2003-world-cup-match-cricket-news\/"},"modified":"2025-08-23T14:16:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T14:16:48","slug":"upset-stomach-tissue-in-pants-sachin-tendulkar-still-scored-97-in-2003-world-cup-match-cricket-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/23\/upset-stomach-tissue-in-pants-sachin-tendulkar-still-scored-97-in-2003-world-cup-match-cricket-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Upset Stomach, Tissue In Pants. Sachin Tendulkar Still Scored 97 In 2003 World Cup Match | Cricket News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9524028\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-3cea4b2331e41d4a\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-3cea4b2331e41d4a\">August 23, 2025, 19:34 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9524028\" class=\"jsx-ff263f4b724d470d jsx-4106902805 asubttl-schema\">Before the 2003 World Cup match, Sachin Tendulkar battled an upset stomach, felt weak, struggled to run and feared soiling his pants, forcing him to rush to the dressing room<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c artsharwrp\">\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c flwonstk\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-en-btn\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"margin:0 12px 0 0\" class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/gogole-serarch-btn.svg\" alt=\"Click to add News18 as a preferred source on Google\" title=\"Click to add News18 as a preferred source on Google\" width=\"94px\" height=\"30px\" style=\"vertical-align:top\" class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-ff263f4b724d470d jsx-4106902805 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sachin Tendulkar scored 673 runs in 11 matches in the 2003 World Cup with an average of 61.18. (News18 Hindi)\" title=\"Sachin Tendulkar scored 673 runs in 11 matches in the 2003 World Cup with an average of 61.18. (News18 Hindi)\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-ff263f4b724d470d jsx-4106902805\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Sachin Tendulkar scored 673 runs in 11 matches in the 2003 World Cup with an average of 61.18. (News18 Hindi)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">Sachin Tendulkar, revered as one of the greatest cricketers in the world, demonstrated unparalleled dedication to the sport throughout his career. His commitment was evident when he chose to play in the World Cup despite the passing of his father. However, another lesser-known anecdote from his autobiography, \u2018<em>Playing It My Way<\/em>\u2018, reveals the extent of his determination.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">During the 2003 ICC World Cup, in a match against Sri Lanka in Johannesburg, Tendulkar batted for 160 minutes with tissue paper in his underwear. The Master Blaster had fallen ill prior to the game, suffering from an upset stomach that left him weak and struggling to run. Concerned that he might soil his pants due to his condition, Tendulkar had to frequently return to the dressing room during drink breaks. <\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\">Reflecting on this incident, he mentioned, \u201cI added a spoonful of salt to my energy drinks, thinking it would aid in recovery, but it upset my stomach. The discomfort was such that I had to bat with tissue paper in my underwear. I also returned to the dressing room during a break because of the discomfort on the field.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">Virender Sehwag, who opened the innings with Tendulkar, corroborated this account during a show. Despite his condition, Tendulkar played a crucial innings, scoring 97 runs off 120 balls, significantly contributing to India\u2019s 183-run victory. Former bowler Javagal Srinath was named Man of the Match for his exceptional bowling, taking 4 wickets for 35 runs in 9 overs.<\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\">Tendulkar\u2019s performance in the 2003 World Cup was remarkable, as he scored 673 runs in 11 matches with an average of 61.18, including one century and six half-centuries. His efforts led India to the final, held on 23 March 2003 at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. <\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\">Unfortunately, India lost to Australia in the final, with Australia posting a formidable score of 359\/2, thanks to Ricky Ponting\u2019s 140-run innings. Chasing the target, India was bowled out for 234 in 39.2 overs, with Glenn McGrath dismantling India\u2019s batting line-up. Australia won by 125 runs, securing the trophy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-ff263f4b724d470d jsx-4106902805 brdcrmb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/\">News<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/cricket\/\">cricket<\/a>  <span class=\"brdout\"> Upset Stomach, Tissue In Pants. Sachin Tendulkar Still Scored 97 In 2003 World Cup Match<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"coral-wrap\" class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f \">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coral-cont\">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coltoptxt\">Disclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. 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