Happy birthday Zaheer Khan: Here's a look at his achievements
What's the story
Zaheer Khan is the best left-arm fast bowler, India have produced in the history of cricket.
The champion bowler turned 40 today.
A master of swing bowling, Khan was phenomenal away from home and always chipped in against the top teams.
A World Cup winner, he went on to create a name for himself across all formats.
Here we look at his career achievements.
Stats
Zaheer has an excellent record in both tests and ODIs
Zak was a regular wicket-taker. Due to his abilities, he was a captain's go-to bowler.
He picked 311 Test scalps at an average of 32.94.
In ODIs too, he left his mark with a bagful of wickets to his name (282).
He is the 5th highest wicket-taker in Test for India.
He also has the 4th highest number of wickets in ODIs for India.
SENA
Zaheer was a rockstar in SENA countries
Zak made his India debut in the year 2000.
His record in SENA countries in Test cricket is praiseworthy. He bagged a total of 119 wickets in these 4 nations.
His 33 wickets in New Zealand is the best returns outside the sub-continent.
Figures of 5/29 is his best show in SENA countries.
Performances in these countries made him a champion asset.
Zak
Zaheer was excellent against lefties
Zak had a liking for left-handed batsmen and over time he made many of the big guns his bunny.
From Graeme Smith, Matthew Hayden to Jayasuriya, Zak troubled them all.
He played a key role in the ICC 2011 World Cup triumph and finished with the joint-most number of wickets (21).
That further enhanced his reputation of a legendary fast bowler.
Twitter Post
The beginning!
Happy Birthday wise young man @ImZaheer . Have a great one Zak ! pic.twitter.com/nxP6cTsr3h
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) October 7, 2018
Twitter Post
A sheer match-winner for India
Wishing a wonderful man , a great match-winner for India and my buddy @ImZaheer a very very happy Birthday pic.twitter.com/VfpiGZywoF
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) October 7, 2018
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New innings!
Happy birthday Mr khan @ImZaheer what a top man 👍👌 pic.twitter.com/Ea9pRu0nKy
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 7, 2018