Twitter Reactions: Cricketing Universe salutes Zaheer Khan

Twitter Reactions: Cricketing Universe salutes Zaheer Khan: As Rajiv Shukla tweeted in the morning that Zaheer Khan will announce his retirement today, so did he. Zak uploaded a two page retirement statement on twitter, with a caption “I bid adieu to my career in international cricket. I look forward to signing off with IPL 9. #ZaksNewBeginning.”

His retirement note started with- New Beginning… The toughest call in a cricketing career is when onehas to walk away from the game itself. You almost ‘will’ yourself and push that few, extra miles but then thebody, after nearly two decades, decides not to respond.

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His former teammates, legends he had played along, some of the fiercest opponents, the commentators who were out there in the box describing, praising, criticizing him during the game took to twitter to congratulate him on a wonderful career. Most of them wished him success with the future ahead.

Sachin called him one of the coolest fast bowler he knew and also someone who had this ability to out think the batsman. Kohli calls him one of the greatest fast bowlers and an inspiration for many like him.

Australian all-rounder David Warner who a fierce rivalry with Zak on the field, said it was a privilege for him to play against Zaheer and wished him best for the future endeavours.

Here are the tweets:

One of the coolest pace bowlers I know. He was a bowler who could 'out think' the batsman most of the times. Always up for a challenge (1/2)

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 15, 2015

I am sure he will do well as he begins a new chapter in his life. Wishing @ImZaheer all success in his retired life (2/2)

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 15, 2015

To a great fast bowler & an even greater person, I wish you luck in all future endeavours @ImZaheer bhai. You have inspired many like me.

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) October 15, 2015

Well done buddy. Was a privilege to play against you. @ImZaheer all the best with your future endeavours https://t.co/tuX8YnMGBT

— David Warner (@davidwarner31) October 15, 2015

Wonderful to have played with you Zak @ImZaheer great bowler great skill! Best wishes for the future.

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) October 15, 2015

Congratulations! On a fantastic career @ImZaheer. You brought laurels to the nation with immense contribution #ZAKRetires #ZaksNewBeginning

— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) October 15, 2015

When you have a relaxed conversation with @ImZaheer you realise what a shrewd and intelligent cricketer he was. Wish him well.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 15, 2015

Amongst the top 3 Ind fast bowlers of all time & without doubt d best Ind left-arm seamer ever. Wish u an even better 2nd inngs #ZaheerKhan

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 15, 2015

Happy retirement @ImZaheer

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) October 15, 2015

Enjoyed every spell u've bowled whether it's from slips or on TV!Great competitor,super human & most importantly a great friend. Count…

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) October 15, 2015

Congratulations 4 great career Khan Saab @ImZaheer I'm sure there is lot in u 2 give back 2 Indian cricket in the future. #legend

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 15, 2015

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