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Mumbai: The death of cricket legend
Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi marks the end of one of the finest innings in the
history of Indian cricket.
Known as a brilliant cricketer and fabulous
captain, here's a chapter from his autobiography in which he recalls the day
when he lost his right eye in a car mishap. (Also see: Pataudi's last journey in
pics)
On July 1, 1961, after a hard day in the field against Sussex at Hove, five
members of the Oxford University team, including myself, went out into Brighton
for some Chinese food. Having dined, I felt pleasantly relaxed as we travelled
back to the hotel in the Morris 100 car given by wicket-keeper Robin Waters. It
was a beautiful evening, with a soft, salty breeze blowing from the sea so the
lads decided that they would sooner walk the last lap back home. 'Come with us,
Pat, a walk will do you good.' (Also Read: 'An innings played with one leg and
one eye')
But I was feeling much too lazy. 'No thanks, I'd sooner ride back with Robin,' I
decided. The other three got out, and as Robin started up again I clambered over
into the front seat beside him. I had just settled down, when a big car pulled
out into the middle of the road and into our path. We hit it straight on.
There was just sufficient time for me to turn my right shoulder to take the
impact and when my shoulder hit the windscreen I must have broken it, because I
found it impossible to throw a ball for nearly two years afterwards. I also hurt
my hand, but was not at the time aware of any other damage.
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