Cricket: Who am I?

Question

I captained my country in all but 6 of my test matches, playing as a specialist batsman despite being blind in my right eye.

I made my captaincy debut in my fourth test, while I was still a student at Oxford University.

My occasional right-arm medium only brought me a single test wicket, but it was the great Colin Cowdrey.

Who am I?

Answer 1

no one other than colin milburn he was a great player very good batsmen from england

Answer 2

The Oracle is de man!

It is indeed Pataudi.

Answer 3

Dear Rosbif,

Great question, at least one I know.

..MAK Pataudi, did not arrive on time!

Rehman of Multan

Answer 4

Mansur Ali Khan, the Nawab of Pataudi.

Answer 5

Colin Milburn.

Answer 6

Colin Milburn, born Co. Durham, England 23rd Oct 1941, passed away 28th Feb 1990