In a heartwarming video circulating on social media, actor Saif Ali Khan is seen playing cricket with his son, Taimur Ali Khan. As Taimur practices his batting skills, Saif takes the opportunity to share the rich cricketing history of the Pataudi family.
A Legacy Explained
Saif’s father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, was a legendary Indian cricketer and former captain of the Indian cricket team. In a video shared by International Cricket Masters UK, Saif explains to Taimur about the concept of counties in cricket, saying, “Counties are like clubs. Like Sussex, Worcestershire. Your great grandfather played for Worcestershire. Your grandfather captained Sussex.”
Training at Lord’s
The video appears to be shot in London, as another clip shows 8-year-old Taimur honing his batting skills at the indoor nets in the Lord’s complex. In addition to the training session, Saif and Taimur enjoy a friendly match, with Saif taking to the crease while Taimur bowls to him.
A Family of Legends
Saif Ali Khan’s family boasts a remarkable cricket and Bollywood legacy. While Saif followed in his mother Sharmila Tagore’s footsteps into acting, his father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, also known as Tiger Pataudi, captained the Indian cricket team and received the prestigious CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award. Saif’s paternal grandfather, Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, captained the Indian cricket team in 1946 and holds the unique distinction of having played Test cricket for both India and England.
Watch the Video
Experience this touching moment between father and son as they connect over their family’s storied cricketing heritage.
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