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Mansur Ali Khan "Tiger" Pataudi Passes Away

Cevno

Cevno

Hall of Fame Member
Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi passes away

New Delhi: Former Indian cricket captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, who has been hospitalised for acute lung infection, passed away on Thursday.

"His condition has deteriorated since Wednesday and he is unable to maintain his oxygen level in spite of maximum treatment. He continues to remain in the ICU (intensive care unit)," said Neeraj Jain, senior consultant and chairman of pulmonolgy (chest medicine) at Sir Gangaram Hospital in central Delhi

Pataudi, 70, was admitted to the hospital in August with acute lung infection. The condition does not allow normal passage of oxygen to both the lungs. The patient breathes out more carbon dioxide during infection.

"This disease....had been static since the last three months. It worsened very acutely over the last four weeks," Jain said.

"The possibility of lung transplant was discussed very early as soon as his condition worsened. But he was not a suitable candidate for it," he added.
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Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi passes away


Legend and arguably the first ever Indian Cricket Mega Star and also arguably best ever Indian Captain(For me the Best.)
Played 40+ International Matches and achieved so much with just One Eye.


Just presented the Pataudi Trophy in England for the Test Series, less than a month ago.:(

Rest In Peace.
 
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weldone

weldone

Hall of Fame Member
What a great batsman he could have been if he had both his eyes! And yeah, he didn't need the second eye to become India's best-ever captain, had the third one.

SJS wrote a beautiful post about him ages ago, especially about the batting talent of a young Pataudi (he came into the team when he was a teenager). Can a mod help to dig that one out?

Rest in peace...
 
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Outswinger@Pace

Outswinger@Pace

International 12th Man
One of the great ambassadors of the game who was perhaps the first to provide a backbone to Indian cricket. Will always be fondly remembered for his elegant batsmanship and his leadership skills par excellence.

Rest in Peace!
 
Agent Nationaux

Agent Nationaux

International Coach
Really sad to hear the news of his passing. إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ
 
centurymaker

centurymaker

Cricketer Of The Year
:(
avg'd 34 despite the disabilities. What a champion.
heard him talk on a ndtv special following india's defeat in the 3rd test. (there were some random former indian guys who were part of it, plus gavaskar and holding aswell)
 
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