<p>The 70-year-old Pataudi passed away this evening at a city hospital after losing his battle with a lung disease, leaving behind wife Sharmila Tagore and three children, Saif Ali Khan, Soha Ali Khan and Saba Ali Khan.<br /><br />"I am shocked to hear the news of Tiger Pataudi's demise. He was an exemplary individual, who guided Indian cricket to unprecedented heights, as batsman, fielder and captain," new BCCI president N Srinivasan said in a statement.</p>.<p>"He revolutionised fielding standards in the Indian team, and across the country. In an age wherein a draw was considered as good as a win, Tiger Pataudi encouraged his players to go flat out for victory," he added.</p>.<p>The BCCI president said Pataudi taught Indian cricketers how to come out of tough and challenging situations.</p>.<p>"He was an aggressive batsman who excelled in crisis situations, and showed the nation how to combat adversity. I join my colleagues in the BCCI to express my condolences at his passing away. His services to Indian cricket will never be forgotten," Sriniasan said.</p>
<p>The 70-year-old Pataudi passed away this evening at a city hospital after losing his battle with a lung disease, leaving behind wife Sharmila Tagore and three children, Saif Ali Khan, Soha Ali Khan and Saba Ali Khan.<br /><br />"I am shocked to hear the news of Tiger Pataudi's demise. He was an exemplary individual, who guided Indian cricket to unprecedented heights, as batsman, fielder and captain," new BCCI president N Srinivasan said in a statement.</p>.<p>"He revolutionised fielding standards in the Indian team, and across the country. In an age wherein a draw was considered as good as a win, Tiger Pataudi encouraged his players to go flat out for victory," he added.</p>.<p>The BCCI president said Pataudi taught Indian cricketers how to come out of tough and challenging situations.</p>.<p>"He was an aggressive batsman who excelled in crisis situations, and showed the nation how to combat adversity. I join my colleagues in the BCCI to express my condolences at his passing away. His services to Indian cricket will never be forgotten," Sriniasan said.</p>