Namibia President Recalls Dismissing Sachin Tendulkar at 2003 World Cup

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Moneycontrol•12-02-2026, 21:39
Namibia President Recalls Dismissing Sachin Tendulkar at 2003 World Cup
- •Namibia Cricket President Rudie Van Vuuren shared memories of dismissing Sachin Tendulkar in the 2003 ODI World Cup.
- •Van Vuuren, a former right-arm medium pacer, bowled Tendulkar after the 'Master Blaster' scored 152 runs.
- •He described the ball as so slow it 'almost didn’t hit the bails off the stumps,' calling it a 'prized wicket'.
- •Van Vuuren is also a conservationist, medical doctor, rugby player, pilot, and father.
- •He fondly recalled a post-match interaction with Tendulkar, praising his humbleness and interest in rugby.
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