Pataudi a dashing,daring captain: PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today condoled the death of former captain Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi calling him an iconic figure who had brought a new confidence to the Indian cricket scene.

“I am distressed to have learnt of the demise of legendary cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan. He was a dashing and daring captain,who brought a new confidence to the Indian cricket scene,” he said in a condolence message.

“Even after his playing days were over,he remained an iconic figure,an embodiment of poise and polish and a great advocate of sportsmanship,” Singh said.

The Prime Minister conveyed his “heartfelt sympathies” to Patudi’s wife Sharmila Tagore and members of his family.