What is mansoor ali khan pataudi?

Here's some information about Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi:

Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, often known as "Tiger" Pataudi, was a prominent figure in Indian cricket history. He was born on January 5, 1941, and passed away on September 22, 2011.

• Early Life and Family: He hailed from the Pataudi%20Royal%20Family, a lineage with ties to princely states. His father, Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, also played cricket for India and England.

• Cricket Career: He is best known for being the captain of the Indian%20Cricket%20Team. He took over the captaincy at the young age of 21, despite losing one eye in a car accident. His captaincy is credited with bringing a more aggressive and confident approach to Indian cricket.

• Achievements: Despite the visual impairment, he had a successful cricketing career. He scored a number of centuries and led India to its first overseas test series victory against New Zealand in 1968. He was known for his elegant batting style and sharp fielding.

• Post-Cricket Life: After retiring from cricket, he remained involved in sports administration and commentary.

• Personal Life: He married actress Sharmila%20Tagore and they had three children, including actors Saif Ali Khan and Soha Ali Khan.