Nawab Mohammad Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi was an Indian prince and cricketer who left an indelible mark on the sport. Born on March 16, 1910, he played an instrumental role in shaping Indian cricket.
Although He was considered for the captaincy of the Indian team's first Test match in 1932, he withdrew his name from consideration. However, in 1946, he finally captained the Indian team during england tour.
Aside from cricket, He showcased his skills in other sports. He excelled in hockey, billiards, and was an accomplished speaker, demonstrating his versatility beyond the cricket field.
His son, Mansoor Ali Khan, followed in his father's footsteps and captained the Indian team. The Pataudi legacy continued with the next generation, as Saif Ali Khan and Soha Ali Khan, became Bollywood actors.
His full name was Mulvantrai Himmatlal "Vinoo" Mankad. He appeared in 44 Test matches for India b/w 1946 and 1959. He was An opening batsman and slow left arm bowler.
Abdul Hafeez Kardar was one of the only three players to have played cricket for both India and Pakistan. He was the first captain of the Pakistan cricket team.
The Lahore-born made his international debut while representing India against England in 1946.
He played 3 Test matches for India from his 27 Test matches.
He is well known for getting the Indian team its first victory in a Test match. He will be always remembered for his performance vs Australia in 1947-48 when he scored a century in each innings of the Adelaide Test.