Tiger’ Pataudi.demise is a great loss to Indian Cricket.

Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, one of the greatest cricket captains India
has produced, died in New Delhi on Thursday after battling with a lung
infection which was diagnosed about three months back. He was 70. "He
passed away around 6.30 pm. His condition had deteriorated since
Wednesday. He was suffering from interstitial lung disease
(interstitial pneumonitis) which worsens rapidly inspite of the best
treatment available," Dr S P Byotra, Department of medicine in x-
small;">Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, where Pataudi was admitted, said.

Pataudi was admitted to the hospital last month. After investigations,
he was found to be suffering from interstitial lung disease, a
condition in which the passage of oxygen to the two lungs is less than
normal.

"He was unable to maintain his oxygen level in spite of maximal
treatment. He continued to remain in the ICU for nearly a month. He
had this disease which had been static since the last three months and
worsened very acutely over the last four weeks.

"The possibility of lung transplant was discussed very early as soon
as his condition worsened but he was not a suitable candidate for it,"
the doctor said.

He was being treated by a by a team of pulmonologists and critical
care specialists here.

Vice President Condoles Death of Former Indian Cricket Captain Mansur
Ali Khan Pataudi

The Vice President Shri M. Hamid Ansari has condoled the death of
former Indian Captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi . In his condolence
message , the Vice President said :

“I am deeply grieved to learn about the sad demise of Shri Mansur Ali
Khan Pataudi, eminent cricketer and sportsperson.

Shri Pataudi’s contributions to the game of cricket throughout his
life as a player, captain, coach and analyst need no elaboration. He
embodied the quintessential gentleman of the game of cricket and
promoted the game with all effort. His absence from the game of
cricket and public life is a terrible loss.

My wife joins me in sending our heartfelt condolences to the members
of the bereaved family and the wide circle of his admirers and
friends. We pray to the Almighty to grant them strength and fortitude
to withstand this tragedy. “

Union Agriculture  Food Processing Minister, Shri Sharad Pawar, has
expressed shock and grief at the demise of former Indian cricket
captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi. In his condolence message, he has
said:

"I am deeply saddened to know about the sad demise of ‘Tiger’ Pataudi.
A very fine cricketer Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi became the youngest
captain of the Indian Team at the age of 21 only. He was a great
batsman, fielder and an outstanding captain and who led his team with
great courage despite damaged vision in his right eye.

"A legend in his life time, Pataudi was always eager to take up any
challenge and assignments for the betterment of Cricket in India. He
was greatly respected by his peer group and an inspiration to the
generation that followed.

"His passing away is a great loss to Indian Cricket."

Pataudi, regarded as one of the finest Indian captains, played 46
Tests for the country, scoring 2793 runs for an average of 34.91 with
an unbeaten 203 being his highest score. In all, he smashed six
centuries and 16 fifties in his career.