Zaheer Khan: The Zippy Zak

Zaheer Khan has called time on his carrier. The Indian pacer has given numerous golden memories to the cricket fans. He represented India in colored clothing on 200 occasions, picking up 282 wickets at an average of 29.43 and a staggering economy of 4.93. Zaheer Khan played 92 Test matches for India and picked up 311 wickets at an average of 32.94 and a miser economy of 3.27.

The left arm bowler has represented Baroda and Mumbai in the domestic circuit, as his wicket tally stands tall at 672 from 169 first class matches, with abest bowling figures of 9-138.

He has been instrumental in India winning the 2011 cricket world cup as well as reaching the Test summit of number 1 ranked team.

As he hangs his boots, the cricket world salutes his achievements. From Sachin Tendulkar to MS Dhoni, everyone admired this Maharashtra lad. A perfect role model to the youngster’s, Zaheer has inspired young talents all around the world. He is one of the sharpest bowlers of all time when it comes to plotting strategies or discovering the weakness of an in-form batsman. Zaheer has delivered time and again.

Let’s have a look at some of the best quotes that has been mentioned for Zaheer Khan by his former teammates, coaches and oppositions. Here are some Quotes on Zaheer Khan that portray the most characteristic Indian pacer:

* Zaheer Khan is the Sachin Tendulkar of Indian Bowling. Without him, It would have been very difficult to achieve what The Indian Cricket Team did. Most clever fast bowler I know --- MS Dhoni

* Surely the best fast bowler India has seen. Legends don't retire, they just leave a legacy to follow --- R Ashwin

* One of the toughest bowler, I have faced --- Kumar Sangakkara

* When you have a relaxed conversation with Zaheer Khan, You realize what a shrewd and intelligent cricketer he is --- Harsha Bhogle

* One of the coolest fast bowlers I know. He was a bowler who could 'Out Think' the batsman most of the times. Always up for a challenge --- Sachin Tendulkar

Thank You, Zak!

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