5 Indian cricketers whose lives would make interesting biopics

2. Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi

Pataudi in Action

Born with a silver spoon, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi or 'Tiger' Pataudi has been described as among the greatest Indian captains. With titles like the Nawab of Pataudi and the Nawab of Bhopal, Pataudi was educated at top institutions like Welham's and Balliol College, Oxford. He was the first Indian to captain the Oxford team in County Cricket.

Calamity struck when Pataudi was blinded in one eye after a car accident in 1961, but he continued to play cricket. Only six months after his accident, Pataudi made his test debut against England. He scored 103 in the final test leading to India's first Test series win against England. Under his captaincy, India also won its first test match on away soil against New Zealand. Also, his relationship and marriage to film actress Sharmila Tagore made major headlines back in the day.

Pataudi passed away in 2011, but his name still lives on.