Thursday, September 22, 2011

Former cricketer Pataudi passes away





MUMBAI: Former captain of Indian cricket team Nawab Mansur Ali Khan of Pataudi has expired  today. He was 70 years of age.

Pataudi was suffering from interstitial lung disease. He is survived by his wife Sharmila Tagore, his son Saif Ali Khan and his two daughters Soha and Saba Ali Khan. Tagore, Saif and Soha are prominent actors in India's film industry.


Mansur played 46 Tests for India, including 40 Tests as captain during a career of 14 years. He was the youngest Test captain, that stood until 2004.

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