Former Indian Cricketer, Zaheer Khan turns 42 : Wishes pour from all over the nation.

Former Indian Cricketer, Zaheer Khan celebrated his 42nd Birthday on Wednesday. Members of the cricket industry & fans took to social media to wish him on his birthday. Zaheer Khan was an former Indian cricketer who was the second-most successful Indian pacer in Test cricket, after Kapil Dev. He was especially known for his pace bowling & fast yorkers. He was one of the key highlight of the 2011 ODI World Cup winning team, with 21 wickets in just 9 games. In 2011, he was awarded with the Arjuna Award, India's second highest sporting award by the President of India. In 2020, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri. ~ 309 international games, 610 wickets. ~ Second most successful Indian pace bowler in test cricket with 311 wickets. ~ Fourth highest wicket taker for India in the ODIs with 269 wickets. ~ Only bowler in the world who bowled 3 consequtive maindens in an ODI innings.

Zaheer Khan was one of those most precious bit underrated gems Indian Cricket has ever witnessed. Made the nation proud and was the reason for hundreds of wins the Indian team has celebrated. Wishing him loads of love and wishes on his 42nd Birthday!

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