Watch: Saif Ali Khan turns heads with impressive bowling in London
Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi is regarded as one of the greatest cricketers India has ever produced. While his son, Saif Ali Khan, chose to follow in the footsteps of his mother, veteran actress Sharmila Tagore, and pursue a career in Bollywood, the actor recently surprised everyone with his impressive cricketing skills. Currently in London, Saif recently stepped onto a cricket field and showcased his…
Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, widely acknowledged as one of India's finest cricketers, saw his son, Saif Ali Khan, demonstrate impressive bowling abilities on a London cricket field. The 55-year-old actor, who ventured into Bollywood despite his mother's illustrious acting career, surprised onlookers with his unexpected talent with the ball.
The video shows Saif charging into his run-up, delivering the ball, and the batter finding it difficult to escape without scoring a run. Wearing traditional cricket whites, Saif appeared thoroughly at ease on the field. Given the family's rich cricketing history, this should not come as a surprise. In India, cricket transcends being a mere sport, and the Pataudi lineage has been deeply entwined with the game for generations.
Besides his father, Saif's grandfather, Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, led India in 1946 and played Test cricket for England in 1932 and 1934. Saif's seven-year-old son, Taimur Ali Khan, too, has shown an interest in the sport. Recently, Taimur attended private cricket coaching sessions at Lord's Cricket Ground in London, led by former England international Usman Afzaal.
The academy shared a video of the session, where Saif explained the Pataudi family's deep connection with cricket. He recounted how counties such as Sussex and Worcestershire are akin to clubs, with Saif's great-grandfather playing for Worcestershire and his grandfather captaining Sussex.
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