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Indian former pacer Zaheer Khan turns 46th on Monday 7 October, known as the trump card for India, especially in intense matches. Throughout his career, Zaheer Khan played a crucial role and gave his best in prominent matches for Team India.
46, Zaheer Khan is mostly known for his knuckleball and ability to swing both the new and old ball without losing the grip. His incredible skills with the ball and on the field etched his name in the cricket annals as one of the most celebrated cricketers.
Since his debut in 2000, Zaheer Khan played a crucial role whether it was the 2011 World Cup Victory, the 2002/03 Champions Trophy, or a Record-Breaking 10th-wicket Partnership Against Bangladesh in 2004.
As we wish a very happy 46th birthday to the former Indian pacer here are the 10 Interesting facts about Zaheer Khan-
- Zaheer Khan is the highest wicket-taker in ODIs for India with 282 scalps.
- Zaheer is the 6th fastest Indian bowler to take 100 wickets in ODI cricket. He registered the feat in 65 ODI matches against New Zealand in 2003.
- He is also one of the bowlers who bagged more than 1000 runs and 100 wickets during his test cricket career.
- Do you know that Zaheer has a nickname? His friends and fans called him by the nickname Zak, Zippy, or Zakky.
- He is married to Chak De fame Bollywood actress Sagarika Ghatge. Both Zaheer and Sagarika tied the knot on 23 November 2017.
- Ahead of IPL 2025, Lucknow Super Giants announced Zaheer Khan as the Mentor of the team. He serves as a bowling coach of the team as well.
- Before his IPL coaching job, Zaheer has represented three IPL franchises- Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Daredevils, and Mumbai Indians in his IPL career.
- He is one of the Indian cricketers who scored the 15 most ducks in International test cricket.
- Famous for his left-arm swing, Zaheer has shown that he could also bat in the time of need. The proof is his remarkable four consecutive sixes against Zimbabwe’s Henry Olonga during India’s ODI series in 2000.
- He also held the record for the highest Test score by a number 11, his incredible 75 knock against Bangladesh in 2004 until broken by Tino Best of the West Indies in 2012.
So these are some of the lesser-known facts about Indian pacer Zaheer Khan.
