Thursday 22 September 2011

Mansoor Ali Pataudi passes away

Legendary cricketer and former Indian captain Mansoor Ali Pataudi , who was admitted to a prominent city hospital last month following lung infection, passed away on Thursday. Pataudi had been shifted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Sri Ganga Ram Hospital where a team of a doctors including pulmonologists were closely monitoring his conditions. Pataudi was on very high level of oxygen support , requiring intermitted BIPAP.
Pataudi was the youngest captain to lead India in Test cricket at the age of 21. Pataudi , regarded as one of the finest Indian captains. The India - England Test series trophy has been named in his honour.
Pataudi is survived by wife Sharmila Tagore and three children - Saif Ali Khan, Soha Ali Khan. Saba Ali Khan.

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