Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi lost the use of his right eye due to a car accident.
Details of the Accident
On July 1, 1961, Mansoor Ali Khan was involved in a car accident in Hove. A piece of glass from the broken windscreen struck his right eye, causing permanent damage.
The Injury
- Cause: A shard of glass from the broken windscreen.
- Effect: Permanent damage to his right eye.
Medical Intervention
A surgeon, Dr. David St Clair Roberts, operated on Pataudi's eye. Pataudi credited Dr. Roberts with saving his other eye.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date of Accident | July 1, 1961 |
| Location | Hove |
| Cause of Injury | Shard of glass from broken windscreen |
| Eye Affected | Right eye |
| Surgeon | Dr. David St Clair Roberts |
