Published 11:42 IST, October 7th 2019
Zaheer Khan turns 41; Netizens wish 'Zak', fondly remember his career
Netizens have taken to Twitter to wish Indian bowling ace and World Cup-winner Zaheer Khan on his birthday. The former pacer turned 41 on Monday, October 7
Netizens have taken to Twitter to wish Indian bowling ace and World Cup-winner Zaheer Khan on his birthday. The former pacer turned 41 on Monday, October 7. He is the second-most successful Indian pace bowler in Test cricket, behind Kapil Dev, well known for his hostile seam and pace bowling, especially his inch-perfect yorkers.
Netizens wish 'Zak' on his birthday:
A fan named Rehan tweeted there is no one like Zaheer Khan -
Tanmoy from Tripura tweets at the leading wicket-taker for India during 2003, 2007 and 2011 World Cups -
'He is a true legend' tweets Syed Shahrukh
One of India's most successful bowlers
With 610 international wickets, Zaheer finished as one of India's most successful bowlers, being the fourth-highest wicket-taker for India across formats. His test career saw him record an average of 32.94 and in his ODI career he picked up 282 wickets at 29.43. After his international debut in 2000, his most prominent performance in Tests came on the England tour of 2007 when he finished with 18 wickets at an average of 20.33. 'Zak' has represented India in three World Cups- 2003, 2007 and 2011 respectively. He has a World Cup winner's medal as well as a runners-up medal. In 2011, when India won the World Cup, Zaheer Khan finished as the joint-highest wicket-taker of that tournament with 21 wickets along with Shahid Afridi.
Updated 13:03 IST, October 7th 2019