Guts and Glory - A cricketing podcast

A Tiger's English Tale

In this debut episode, we journey back to one of Indian cricket’s defining moments—a tale of grit, leadership, and quiet defiance. Against the backdrop of the historic Headingley ground in Leeds, 1967, Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, affectionately known as Tiger, led a young Indian team with unwavering determination. Having recovered from the loss of vision in one eye, Pataudi embodied resilience and grace under pressure. This episode delves into how his fearless leadership and strategic brilliance on foreign soil signaled a turning point for Indian cricket—a moment when respect was no longer demanded but earned. Join us as we relive the courage, charisma, and tactical genius of a man who didn’t just play the game—he redefined what it meant to lead India on the global stage.