Saif Ali Khan Explains Family's History To Son Taimur As He Learns Cricket At Lord's In London

Saif Ali Khan and his family, including Kareena Kapoor and their sons Taimur and Jeh, are currently holidaying in London. While Saif may have not chosen to be a cricketer like his late father Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, he makes sure his children know the family legacy. Speaking of which, a video is going viral on the Internet that shows Saif and Taimur standing at a cricket club in London.

Saif Ali Khan gives cricket lessons to Tamiur

In one of the viral videos, Taimur can be seen at Lord's indoor nets batting in a white T-shirt with a blue stripe paired with matching track pants and sports shoes. He can be seen learning the skills and tactics to bat. In another viral video, Saif, adorning a less sporty look, can be seen standing in the nets with his son and explaining to Taimur the concept of cricket "counties". He can be heard saying, "Counties are like clubs. Like Sussex, Worcestershire. Your great grandfather played for Worcestershire. Your grandfather captained Sussex.”

As Taimur keenly listens and nods, his coach is surprised by Saif's family history and asks him, "Is that right." To which, the actor agrees.

All you need to know about Patudi's cricket history

Saif's paternal grandfather Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi served as the captain of the Indian cricket team in 1946. He's also the only cricketer to have played for both India and England. Apart from being a cricketer, he was also the prince of Pataudi for three decades, before the state was absorbed into India after partition. Saif's father Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, popularly known as Tiger Pataudi, also served as captain of the Indian cricket team. He was honoured with the CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honour by BCCI for a former player.