Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi was an Indian cricketer who played for India from 1961 to 1975. He was the captain of the Indian team from 1969 to 1975. He was the son of Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, the Nawab of Pataudi, and his first wife, Begum Sajida Sultan. He was born in Bhopal, India, on 5 January 1941.
Pataudi was educated at the Lawrence School, Sanawar, and at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. He made his Test debut for India in 1961, at the age of 20. He was the youngest Indian to play Test cricket at the time. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm off break bowler. He was a stylish batsman and a brilliant fielder. He was also a good captain. He led India to victory in the 1971 Test series against England.
Pataudi retired from Test cricket in 1975. He played 46 Tests for India, scoring 2,793 runs at an average of 34.88. He took 136 wickets at an average of 34.70. He was the first Indian batsman to score 100 runs in a Test innings in England. He was also the first Indian batsman to score 1,000 runs in a Test series.
Pataudi was married to Sharmila Tagore, an Indian actress, in 1969. They had three children: Saif Ali Khan, Soha Ali Khan, and Ibrahim Ali Khan. Pataudi died on 22 September 2011, at the age of 70.
The correct answer to the question “Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi was associated with: A. Badminton B. Cricket C. Football D. Hockey” is B. Cricket.