Sports icons : MAK Pataudi - Indian cricket legend & former captain

 




Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, also known as Tiger Pataudi, was a renowned Indian cricketer and the captain of the Indian national cricket team. Here's a detailed overview of his cricket career:


**Early Life:**

- Born: January 5, 1941, in Bhopal, British India.

- Pataudi hailed from a royal family; his father was the eighth Nawab of Pataudi.


**Cricket Career:**

- Pataudi made his Test debut for India at the age of 21 against England in 1961.

- Known for his exceptional skills, he became the youngest captain of the Indian cricket team at the age of 21 in 1962.

- He captained the Indian team in 40 of the 46 Test matches he played.

- Pataudi was known for his aggressive and innovative captaincy, leading India to its first overseas Test series victory against New Zealand in 1968.

- Despite losing the sight in one eye due to a car accident in 1961, he continued to play cricket at the highest level.





**Major Achievements:**

- Pataudi scored 2793 runs in 46 Test matches at an average of 34.91, including six centuries.

- His leadership played a crucial role in India's success, including the historic series win in New Zealand.

- Pataudi was also a fine fielder and had excellent cricketing acumen.

- His batting was glorious.  Fine driver and cutter 


**Post-Retirement:**

- After retiring from international cricket in 1975, Pataudi continued to contribute to Indian cricket in various capacities.

- He served as a match referee and selector, providing valuable insights and guidance to the sport.


**Personal Life:**

- Pataudi was married to Bollywood actress Sharmila Tagore. Their son, Saif Ali Khan, is a well-known actor in the Indian film industry.


**Legacy:**

- Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi is remembered as one of India's greatest cricket captains, contributing significantly to the growth and success of Indian cricket during his era.

- The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) instituted the 'Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi Memorial Lecture' in his honor.


**Death:**

- Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi passed away on September 22, 2011, at the age of 70.


His legacy lives on as a symbol of cricketing excellence and leadership in Indian cricket history.


See glimpses of his glorious backfoot shots in his rare video 




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