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Nawab of Pataudi Snr - 1946 All-India captain
Cricket - 1946 All-India Tour of England - Worcestershire bt India 16r
All India captain Nawab of Pataudi Snr. Ifitikhar Ali Khan (sometimes known as I.A.K. Pataudi), at New Road, Worcester, on 4th May 1946.
He is the only test cricketer to have played for both England and India, featuring for the former during the Bodyline Series in 1932/3 when he dissented against Douglas Jardines leg theory tactics. He was captain of the 1946 All-India touring side. He also played for Oxford Unviersity.
His son Mansoor, known as the Nawab of Pataudi, Jr, also later served as captain of the India cricket team; they are the only father-son pair to captain India.
England and India now compete for the Patuadi Trophy when they face each other in test matches
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The print captures a momentous occasion in cricket history, featuring the legendary Nawab of Pataudi Snr. This iconic image showcases the All-India captain during the 1946 tour of England, specifically at New Road, Worcester on May 4th. Nawab of Pataudi Snr. , also known as I. A. K. Pataudi or Ifitikhar Ali Khan, holds a unique distinction as the only test cricketer to have played for both England and India. Notably, he made his mark during the infamous Bodyline Series in 1932/3 when he bravely opposed Douglas Jardine's controversial leg theory tactics. A true leader on and off the field, Nawab of Pataudi Snr. captained the All-India touring side in 1946 with great honor and pride. Additionally, he showcased his skills while representing Oxford University. Remarkably, cricket talent runs deep within this family lineage as his son Mansoor later became known as Nawab of Pataudi Jr. , serving as captain for the Indian cricket team. Together they hold an extraordinary record - being the only father-son duo to have captained India. This photograph not only immortalizes a remarkable cricketer but also symbolizes unity between two nations that now compete for glory through their annual battle for The Patuadi Trophy in test matches – a testament to Nawab of Pataudi Sr. 's enduring legacy and contribution to both English and
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