Tiger’s Funeral

Dawn.com Published September 23, 2011

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Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, one of India's most charismatic cricketers and a prolific batsman, died September 22, aged 70 following a lung disease.

Nicknamed “The Tiger” for his brilliant fielding in the covers, Pataudi quit Tests in 1975 with 2,793 runs in 46 matches and six centuries despite losing the sight in his right eye in a car accident in England.

He was regarded as one of India’s greatest captains who always stressed the virtues of aggression and winning despite having limited bowling resources at his disposal.

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paatchu

Sep 23, 2011 11:29pm

He got the nick name 'TIGER', because it was named by his parents in childhood itself and NOT because of the common belief that it was for his brilliant fielding in the covers!!..NO..

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m.s.khan

Sep 24, 2011 01:20am

You have done a great service by publishing these photos.Thank you

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Rehman n siddiqui

Sep 24, 2011 05:59am

Inna Ellahi wa inna elahi rajiwoon. May Almighty bestow him Jannat e Firdous.Amin.

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salim

Sep 24, 2011 10:11am

Great loss for sub-continent. Hope his friends and relatives in Pakistan were able to travel accross to pay lastt respects. Excellent coverage

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Mir Mashooq ali Talp

Sep 24, 2011 07:53pm

Nawab Mansur Ali Khan Patudi was a great name in game of cricket in sub continent ,he was not only liked and loved by indians but we Pakistanis also love him may Allmighty rest his soul in eternal peace ,he will be miss by many hope saif will carry on his legacy ..

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Mr. D. Suriyamoorthy

Sep 25, 2011 07:19am

Thanks Dawn for the beautiful photos. Sharmila Tagore, a Hindu by birth, is the grand-daughter of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore.

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G Bhullar

Sep 25, 2011 02:30pm

He was a legend, will be missed by many. Great son of India.

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Mohibullah

Sep 26, 2011 08:16am

First time I saw him playing against England team at Ranji Stadium, Calcutta. Brilliant batsman and a fantastic fielder.

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Shahzad

Sep 28, 2011 03:36pm

Innalillahe-Wa- inna alaihi-Raajeoon!!! May Allah bless the departed soul!!! He was a true genius and a man of charisma...

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