Twitter wishes Zaheer Khan on his 40th birthday

Zaheer Khan turns 40 today! 

The former Indian pace bowler Zaheer Khan turned 40 today and the cricket fraternity wished him on Twitter. There were tweets wishing Zaheer on twitter the entire day and former cricketer, analysts and fans were busy remembering one of India’s finest pace bowlers.

India’s best pace bowler in ODI cricket

Zaheer Khan was arguably India’s best seamer in the shorter format of the game. He is one of India’s leading wicket-taker in ODIs and has 282 ODI wickets in 200 ODIs. He was also India’s leading wicket-taker in the 2003, 2007 and 2011 world cup. He played a vital role in the 2011 world cup which India won under the leadership of MS Dhoni.

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Zaheer was prolific in Tests as well and although injuries affected his career he ended with impressive figures. He claimed 311 wickets in 92 Tests and had an average of 32.94. The fact that he played most of his cricket on lifeless Indian wickets and with no support at other end makes his numbers even more glorious.

1⃣8⃣ in 2003
5⃣ in 2007
2⃣1⃣ in 2011

No Indian has more World Cup wickets than @ImZaheer! ? pic.twitter.com/d1omWOCyIL

— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) October 7, 2018

On this occasion, BCCI posted a video clip of Zaheer’s best bowling figures in ODI. In the match against Sri Lanka, Zaheer claimed five wickets.

Twitter wishes Zaheer on his 40th birthday

Zaheer has always remained a popular cricketer. He was known for his never-die attitude and passionate bowling efforts. On his 40th birthday, the cricket fraternity wished him on Twitter.

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Former India cricketers including Virender Sehwag, Parthiv Patel, Akash Chopra, and many others recalled fond memories of playing with Zaheer bhai as he was known in the team.

The official account of Lord’s cricket ground recalled Zaheer’s finest bowling at the venue.

? Happy Birthday to former @BCCI seamer & MCC Honorary Life Member Zaheer Khan!

? Take a look at some of his wickets at Lord's through the years ⬇️#LoveLords pic.twitter.com/ys9HDYa967

— Lord's Cricket Ground (@HomeOfCricket) October 7, 2018

Here are some of the tweets that wished Zaheer on his birthday-

Happy birthday @ImZaheer zed K.. have a great year …please loose some weight…u were India’s strength ?

— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) October 7, 2018

Mohammad Kaif posted an old photo of the Indian pace bowler to rewind the time.

Happy Birthday wise young man @ImZaheer . Have a great one Zak ! pic.twitter.com/nxP6cTsr3h

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) October 7, 2018

Best wishes on your birthday mate. Hope you having a great time. God bless @ImZaheer pic.twitter.com/yB9JztSE9N

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) October 7, 2018

Many happy returns of the day @ImZaheer pa. Have a good one! shehanshah of Indian bowling attack ? pic.twitter.com/Jej3ANzeZ5

— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) October 7, 2018

Happy birthday Mr khan ⁦@ImZaheer⁩ what a top man ?? pic.twitter.com/Ea9pRu0nKy

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 7, 2018

Happy birthday Mr khan ⁦@ImZaheer⁩ what a top man ?? pic.twitter.com/Ea9pRu0nKy

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 7, 2018

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

Wishing the king of Reverse Swing @ImZaheer – A very Happy Birthday. I hope this year brings you lots of high fives and happiness like the one in this picture My dear Friend 🙂 pic.twitter.com/Nrss1iESd0

— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) October 7, 2018

https://twitter.com/being__sadiq/status/1048725979429048320

Most wickets for India in 2003, 2007, 2011 World Cups, 610 intl wickets. Wishing @ImZaheer a very happy birthday. Hope you have a fit and healthy year ahead. pic.twitter.com/LWCFDGAcDV

— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) October 7, 2018

Many happy returns of the day khansaab @ImZaheer I’m sure u having a chilling 😉 birthday

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 7, 2018

Happy bday Mr khan god bless u @ImZaheer Paaji ????

— Rahul Sharma (@ImRahulSharma3) October 7, 2018

Fella your 40th birthday is a new
beginning, still young, alive and
kicking! Happy 40th birthday! @ImZaheer

— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) October 7, 2018

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