Pataudi a dashing,daring captain: PM

Singh conveyed his 'heartfelt sympathies' to Patudi's wife Sharmila Tagore and family members.

Written by Agencies
New York | September 23, 2011 03:05 PM IST

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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.

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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.