Former Indian cricketer Pataudi passes away

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NEW DELHI: Former captain of the Indian cricket team Nawab Mansur Ali Khan of Pataudi expired here on Thursday. He was 70 years of age.

Pataudi was suffering from interstitial lung disease. He is survived by his wife Sharmila Tagore, his son Saif Ali Khan and his two daughters Soha and Saba Ali Khan. Tagore, Saif and Soha are prominent actors in India's film industry.

Mansur Ali Khan played 46 Tests for India, including 40 Tests as captain during a successful career of 14 years. He was the youngest Test captain, a record that stood until 2004.