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Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi: The only man to play Tests for India and England

Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi played 6 Test matches, 3 for England and 3 for India. He also scored a 100 on debut in the infamous 'Bodyline' Ashes series

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Photo for representational purpose. Picture Courtesy/iStock

Photo for representational purpose. Picture Courtesy/iStock

A lot of people may know about Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, a Nawab, a legendary former India captain, as well as the father of Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan. However, not many may know about the legacy of Mansoor Ali Khan's father, Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, who is the solitary man in cricket history to have represented both England and India on an international level.

Iftikhar Ali Khan, also a Nawab of Pataudi, made his international debut for England in the year 1932. He played in the infamous 'Bodyline' Ashes series and scored 102 runs in his first game where he batted at number 4.

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