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New York: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today condoled the death of former captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi calling him an iconic figure who had brought a new confidence to the Indian cricket scene. [caption id=“attachment_90312” align=“alignleft” width=“380” caption=“The PM conveyed his sympathies to Pataudi’s wife. Screengrab”]  [/caption] “I am distressed to have learnt of the demise of legendary cricketer Mansur 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.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today condoled the death of former captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi calling him an iconic figure who had brought a new confidence to the Indian cricket scene.
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