In a memorable incident during the 2002/03 ODI series in New Zealand, cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar faced a controversial lbw decision by umpire Billy Bowden, which left him visibly upset. This occurred in the fifth ODI in Wellington, where Tendulkar, after facing nine balls without scoring, was adjudged out despite having edged the ball. Commentator Harsha Bhogle highlighted the multiple errors in the decision, noting that the ball hit Tendulkar's bat before striking his pads and that he was outside the line of off-stump. This incident marked a rare moment of frustration for Tendulkar, who typically maintained his composure on the field. Despite the setback, India managed to win the match, thanks to Yuvraj Singh's 54 runs and Zaheer Khan's 34 runs, achieving a total of 169 runs while chasing a low target. However, the tour was largely disappointing for India, as they lost the ODI series 5-2, with Tendulkar's dismissal being a notable highlight of the tour's struggles.