Cricketing fraternity wishes Zaheer Khan on his 40th birthday

The left-arm fast bowlers seem an interesting breed as no matter how many times you see them bowl, they never grow out of fashion and even when the batsman of utmost quality walks out to the 22 yards, there is some sense of dual thoughts while facing them. Every time the bowler takes a stride, they invite something special.

India’s former prolific speedster, Zaheer Khan has been one such player who entertained the fans with rhythmic action and skiddy pace and today, on seventh of October the ‘young’ Zaheer’ turns 40 and will undoubtedly be proud if he looks back from where he had started. From starring in Sourav Ganguly‘s team to being the main bowler behind India’s World Cup win, the journey has been nothing short of phenomenal.

The Journey

Having made his debut in the 2000s, Zaheer Khan served India at the highest echelon for 14 long years and eventually proved to be one of the best left-arm pacers the nation has ever produced. In his playing days, the skipper used to bank on his credibility everytime the team was in a need of a breakthrough.

He handed over the baton to the likes of Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Shami back in 2014 and since then, he has been involved with the IPL franchise Delhi Daredevils, first as a cricketer and now as a bowling coach. Also, he is now an expert with Star Sports where he is always seen talking about the art of pace bowling and sharing his pivotal experience.

On his 40th Birthday, the former greats of Indian cricket and fans all over the world took to Twitter to send him best wishes and appreciate his efforts for the nation. Zaheer will always remain a sportsman to whom a player can look up to. It will be interesting to see if Zaheer Khan plans to take up the role as a bowling mentor of the Indian Cricket in the coming years and guide the young talent.

Here’s how the fraternity wished the birthday boy:

Happy birthday @ImZaheer! It's been a pleasure! pic.twitter.com/auXaZNhKVk

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) 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

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

— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) October 7, 2018

Happy Birthday to the man whose deliveries gatecrashed many stumps , have a great life ahead Gyaan Baba @ImZaheer ! pic.twitter.com/4GJUlvDysm

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) 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

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

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

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) 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

Happy Bday @ImZaheer! Here’s to the year being nothing but great for you in every way!

— cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) October 7, 2018

@ImZaheer Wishing you Happy Birthday Zak!🎉 We all are indebted to you… for the invaluable bowling lessons shared that elevated Indian bowling🇮🇳 👍 pic.twitter.com/Gowdtzgk5Y

— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) 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 Prayas Ojha (@pragyanojha) October 7, 2018

Happy Birthday to one of the greatest Left arm seamer to have played for the Nation @ImZaheer. Have a great day brother! pic.twitter.com/Mnw3ric4mf

— R P Singh (@rpsingh) October 7, 2018

Happy birthday @ImZaheer bhai 🍰😊 May God always bless u nd ur family members always. Hav a great year ahead. pic.twitter.com/5wmaAVhJTD

— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) October 7, 2018

@ImZaheer Happy Birthday Zak bhai! I hope all your wishes come true, today and every day. All the best!

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) October 7, 2018

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

Here’s wishing India’s best left arm fast bowlers, one of the nicest & the kindest person i know @ImZaheer a very happy birthday. Many many happy returns of the day Zak bhai. God bless. pic.twitter.com/JKqNpDD8oG

— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) 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

Happy Birthday @ImZaheer ! May this special day bring you endless joy and tons of precious memories!#happybirthday #zaheerkhan #legend #indiancricketteam pic.twitter.com/dgbeXoPOIl

— Wriddhiman Saha (@Wriddhipops) October 7, 2018

Happy Birthday, @imzaheer. Hope my coaching helped you fulfil your dream of being a batting all-rounder.😝🎂🎉🎊🤗 pic.twitter.com/bAozpkGTKR

— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) October 7, 2018

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