Sharmila Tagore breaks silence as BCCI considers

Veteran actress Sharmila Tagore is one of the most celebrated stars of her era, with a lasting legacy in cinema. Her marriage to cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi in 1968 was the talk of the town at that time. Now, reports suggest that the BCCI is considering retiring the trophy named after Pataudi, which has reportedly left the actress feeling hurt. Speaking on the matter, she shared that it is entirely up to the BCCI whether they choose to remember Tiger's legacy.

While Mansoor Ali Khan ‘Tiger’ Pataudi’s legacy has been well-preserved over the years, reports suggest that the BCCI and ECB are considering retiring the Pataudi Trophy. Although the move has not been finalized, Sharmila Tagore has broken silence about her disappointment after her son, Saif Ali Khan, was informed about it.

She told Hindustan Times, “I haven’t heard from them, but the ECB has sent a letter to Saif that they are retiring the trophy. If the BCCI wants to or does not want to remember Tiger’s legacy, it is for them to decide.” The portal also shared that she is ‘hurt’ by the decision.

Meanwhile, an official statement from the BCCI on the potential retirement of the Pataudi Trophy is still awaited.

The Pataudi Trophy is awarded to the winner of the Test cricket series between India and England. Given in honor of Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi’s significant contributions to the sport, the trophy also celebrated the lasting legacy of his father, Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi.

Sad to hear it is discontinuing

Could this be a tender dance with a Monarchy?

I would love to see a film on Tiger Pataudi and Sharmila.He became a captain at a very young age 21 or so. There were conspiracy theories about English involvement in the accident which blinded him in one eye though he firmly denied such rumours. He went to school in England and had played for the Country and was good friends with English cricketeers. He didn't kowtow to anybody. Probably why he didn't become a selector. There was this story of him directing a sixer in Sharmila's direction. Another about the Umpire supposedly telling him once "You are out, Your Highness." He denied that story too.

Will it be named as amit shah trophy Or Jay Shah Trophy

Originally posted by: oyebollywood

Will it be named as amit shah trophy Or Jay Shah Trophy

Well, they certainly would look for a famous cricketer with the 'right' roots and religion... I wonder how long it will take until also the Indian cricket teams are 'cleaned'... still (at least) 4 years left to do so...