Top 10 Iconic Moments In Cricket World Cup History

8. Sachin Tendulkar’s brilliant hook shot for six off Andy Caddick- 2003 World Cup

The 2003 World Cup was the one when Sachin Tendulkar was in his prime. The tennis elbow injury had not happened, and neither Greg Chappell had arrived on the scene. India had already received a jolt early in the tournament after being demolished by Australia in a group game. 

This game against England in Durban was important for India. Before the game pacer Andy Caddick decided to take a dig at Sachin Tendulkar saying that he’ll make a mistake and England pacers will be more than happy to see him open the innings. Caddick threw shade at Tendulkar batting in the middle order the previous year and also heading into the World Cup.

But during the match, after India opted to bat first after winning the toss, Tendulkar went after Andy Caddick. The pacer leaked 47 runs in his 6-over spell with the new ball with the little master scoring 36 runs off 19 balls against him with seven fours. But the shot which has become an iconic moment in World Cup history came in the eighth over of the Indian innings.

Tendulkar had smashed Caddick for a four towards the leg side on the first delivery of the eighth Over. Then anticipating a short ball from the pacer, Tendulkar shuffled a bit towards his off-side and hooked a bouncer from the fast bowler for a huge six. The ball went out of the stadium over the deep square leg region.