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Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi
SEC 1 Player Introduction & Biography
Mohammad Mansoor Ali Khan Siddiqui Pataudi, affectionately known as 'Tiger Pataudi', is celebrated as one of the most charismatic, courageous, and transformative captains in Indian cricket history.
One-Eyed Wonder & India's Youngest Captain
At age 20 in 1961, a tragic automobile crash in England severely injured Pataudi's right eye, permanently reducing his vision. Defying all medical odds, Pataudi adapted his stance and returned to international cricket months later. At age 21, he was thrust into the Indian captaincy following an injury to Nari Contractor in the West Indies, making him the youngest Test captain in cricket history at the time.
Pataudi revolutionized Indian cricket culture, instilling pride, aggressive fielding, and creating the world-famous Indian spin quartet (Bedi, Prasanna, Chandrasekhar, Venkataraghavan). In 1968, he captained India to their historic first-ever overseas Test series victory in New Zealand.
Career Numbers at a Glance
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test Cricket | 46 | 83 | 2,793 | 203* | 34.91 | Data unavailable | 6 | 16 | 1 |
| ODI | Format did not exist during active career (No estimated numbers recorded) | ||||||||
| T20I | Format did not exist during active career (No estimated numbers recorded) | ||||||||
| IPL / Franchise | Format did not exist during active career (No estimated numbers recorded) | ||||||||
SEC 2 Personal Information
SEC 4 Format-Wise & Competition Statistics
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Batting & Fielding Statistics
| Format | Mat | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 46 | 83 | 2,793 | 203* | 34.91 | Data unavailable | 6 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| ODI | Format not played / Pre-dates format era (Data unavailable) | ||||||||||
| T20I | Format not played / Pre-dates format era (Data unavailable) | ||||||||||
| IPL | Format not played / Pre-dates format era (Data unavailable) | ||||||||||
Bowling Statistics
| Format | Mat | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | 5-Wkt Hauls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 46 | 1 | 1/16 | 88.00 | 2.75 | 0 |
| ODI | Format not played / Pre-dates format era (Data unavailable) | |||||
| T20I | Format not played / Pre-dates format era (Data unavailable) | |||||
| IPL | Format not played / Pre-dates format era (Data unavailable) | |||||
SEC 3 Career Journey & Timeline
Chronological roadmap of debuts, championships, historic records, and retirement.
Car Crash & Miraculous Comeback
Lost vision in right eye in England car accident; made Test debut months later.
Youngest Test Captain in World History
Appointed Indian captain in Barbados at age 21 years and 77 days.
Magical 203* vs England in Delhi
Scored magnificent double-century at Feroz Shah Kotla batting with one eye.
Historic First Overseas Series Win
Captained India to landmark 3-1 series victory in New Zealand.
Farewell Series vs Clive Lloyd's West Indies
Led India in thrilling 5-Test series at home before retiring with full honors.
Passed Away in New Delhi
BCCI established the annual MAK Pataudi Memorial Lecture in his honor.
SEC 5 Major Records & Achievements
Youngest Test Captain in Cricket History (at the time)
Became India captain at 21 years and 77 days vs West Indies in Barbados.
First Overseas Test Series Victory for India (1968)
Led India to 3-1 triumph in New Zealand, India's first away series win.
National Honors & Hall of Fame Induction
Arjuna Award (1964), Padma Shri (1967), Wisden Cricketer of the Year (1968), BCCI Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Award
SEC 6 Teams & Former Clubs
International squads, domestic state teams, county clubs, and franchise leagues represented:
Leadership & Captaincy History
Captained India in 40 of his 46 Tests (9 wins, 19 losses, 12 draws). Led India to historic 3-1 overseas series win in New Zealand (1968).
| Format | Matches Led | Won | Lost | Tied / Draw | Win % | Major Trophies & Milestones |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 40 | 9 | 19 | 12 | 22.50% | Historic 1968 New Zealand Overseas Series Victory (3-1) |
SEC 7 Retirement Details & Career Retrospective
Official Career Retrospective
Status: Officially RetiredSEC 8 Sources & Verification
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