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VIGNETTES FROM THE PAST: From left: Bishan Singh Bedi, Abid Ali, Mayor of Melborune R.T. Talbot, Erapalli Prasanna and skipper Tiger Pataudi during India’s tour of Australia in 1967-68.
The Hindu Archives VIGNETTES FROM THE PAST: From left: Bishan Singh Bedi, Abid Ali, Mayor of Melborune R.T. Talbot, Erapalli Prasanna and skipper Tiger Pataudi during India’s tour of Australia in 1967-68.

Pataudi was a genius: Erapalli Prasanna

In the historic clash of 1968 in New Zealand, where India registered its first overseas series triumph, Prasanna claimed 24 wickets in four Tests at 18.79. »      7 comments

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PRINCELY STYLE: Pataudi pulling Ashley Mallet for four during his innings of 95, in the First Test between India and Australia at Bombay’s Brabourne Stadium on November 5, 1969. Photo: The Hindu Photo Archives

From Oxford to Hyderabad

Tiger Pataudi, who would have turned 72 today, was one of India’s best captains, bringing self-belief and pride to a team that had plenty of ability but little confidence »      6 comments

The Pataudis.... Photo: R.V. Moorthy

Pataudi: The Afghan connection

They embody the dream of gracious living and togetherness. And you realise why when you meet them, says Kausalya Santhanam, about her tete-a-tete with Sharmila Tagore and Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi. »      1 comment
LEADER OF MEN: Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, snapped with future captains S. Venkatraghavan (second from left) and G.R. Viswanath (right) and Abid Ali (third from right), commanded respect from his fellow-players for his demeanousr on and off the field. The Hindu Photo Archives

A charismatic and respected role model

Tiger Pataudi was straightforward and had the innate ability to spot talent »

Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi with Saif Ali Khan.

Tiger’s tales

Vidyut Jaisimha and P.R. Man Singh share their memories of Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi »

Photo Gallery: Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi: 1941- 2011

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New Delhi, September 23, 2011

Former skippers eulogise Tiger

Indian cricket icons and former skippers have described the demise of former captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi as a “terrible loss to cricketing world” which would be hard to fill.Ajit Wade... »
Mumbai, September 23, 2011

BCCI condoles Pataudi's demise

BCCI President N. Srinivasan, condoling the death of Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, said: “he was an exemplary individual, who guided Indian cricket to unprecedented heights, as batsman, fielder and cap... »
Chennai, September 23, 2011

A charmer with the willow

Few cricketers of our era, or perhaps in any generation, have enjoyed such mass adulation (1961 to 75) as Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi. The career of Pataudi — son of former Test cricketer an... »
When asked for an autograph, Pataudi would joke, “You should be chasing Saif, not me!” Seen here with wife Sharmila Tagore and actor-son Saif Ali Khan in this October 2006 photo. Photo: V. Sudershan
September 22, 2011

A nawab at the crease and a Tiger on the field

Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi was India's first transcendental cricketer: his courage and single-mindedness allowed him to overcome the loss of vision in one eye to become a skilled batsman; his integri... »
CHARISMATIC: Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, India’s youngest ever Test captain, was a stylish batsman, a brilliant fielder and an influential leader who shaped the careers of many a cricketer. File Photo
September 23, 2011

A courageous and sincere leader

Tiger Pataudi was a fair sporting icon and a positive captain of our generation »
ONE OF THE BEST: Many consider Tiger Pataudi's 95 against Australia’s McKenzie and Connolly at the Brabourne Stadium in 1969 as one of his finest innings. Photo: The Hindu Archives
Mumbai, September 23, 2011

The dashing prince of Indian cricket

Indian cricket has been blessed with some outstanding cricketers who, in different eras, made their mark as leaders. Initially it was the dynamic Col. C.K. Nayudu, widely regarded as a m... »
September 23, 2011

A prince among cricketers

Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, who passed away in Delhi on Thursday after a battle with interstitial lung disease, was the last of the princely cricketers. Born into privilege — his father, the Nawab of... »
CLASSY KNOCK: Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi in full flow during his unbeaten knock of 128 against Australia at the Corporation Stadium, Madras, now Chennai, in October 1964. Photo: The Hindu Photo Archives
New Delhi, September 22, 2011

‘Tiger’ Pataudi, 70, is no more

A prince among cricketers and an inspiring leader, he transformed Indian cricket »
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Slideshow
One of India's finest captains passed away in New Delhi on Thursday. A look at some memorable images from his distinguished career. Photos: The Hindu Archives
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