He
had been sidelined due to constant injuries for the last few years, but
his loyal fans were waiting for one last comeback from Zaheer Khan.
On Thursday though, the paceman who guided India to numerous victories including the 2011 World Cup, broke many cricket fans’ hearts by announcing his retirement.
Signing off from international cricket, Zaheer said he will still give his fans one last chance to cheer for him - at the 2016 IPL.
Soon after his decision, the cricket world took to Twitter to celebrate the fast bowler’s illustrious career.
On Thursday though, the paceman who guided India to numerous victories including the 2011 World Cup, broke many cricket fans’ hearts by announcing his retirement.
Signing off from international cricket, Zaheer said he will still give his fans one last chance to cheer for him - at the 2016 IPL.
Soon after his decision, the cricket world took to Twitter to celebrate the fast bowler’s illustrious career.
Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was one of the first to send a message out to the paceman.The highest wicket-taker of the 2011 World Cup that also saw india bag
the title for the second time ever, Zaheer received wishes from his
colleagues from that team as well.The Board of Control for Cricket in India too thanked Zaheer Khan for his services to the Indian team.Zaheer Khan is the fourth Indian to take 300+ wickets in Test matches. He achieved the feat in December 2013.Zaheer Khan bagged 11 five-wicket hauls and one ten-wicket haul in
Tests. And he picked up seven four-wicket hauls and one five-wicket haul
in ODIs.
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