Zaheer Khan, India’s best left-arm pacer by an undoubtedly margin, turned 40 on Sunday (October 7).
Having made his debut for India in 2000, Zaheer was a constant member of the Indian team till 2014.
He is now an expert for sports broadcasting channel Star Sports where he can be seen talking about the art of fast bowling.
The left-arm pacer took 21 wickets in India’s 2011 World Cup victory with Zaheer being the go-to man for his skipper throughout the tournament.
On the occasion of 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.
Here’s how cricket fraternity wished the birthday boy:
Happy birthday zed K.. have a great year …please loose some weight…u were India’s strength 🤝
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99)
Happy Birthday to the man whose deliveries gatecrashed many stumps , have a great life ahead Gyaan Baba !
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)
Happy birthday ! It's been a pleasure!
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash)
Happy birthday Mr khan what a top man 👍👌
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh)
Wishing a wonderful man , a great match-winner for India and my buddy a very very happy Birthday
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281)
Best wishes on your birthday mate. Hope you having a great time. God bless
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45)
Happy Birthday wise young man . Have a great one Zak !
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif)
Happy Birthday ! May this special day bring you endless joy and tons of precious memories!
— Wriddhiman Saha (@Wriddhipops)
Wishing the king of Reverse Swing – 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 🙂
— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani)
Here’s wishing India’s best left arm fast bowlers, one of the nicest & the kindest person i know a very happy birthday. Many many happy returns of the day Zak bhai. God bless.
— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit)
Happy Birthday Zak bhai! I hope all your wishes come true, today and every day. All the best!
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25)
Happy birthday bhai 🍰😊 May God always bless u nd ur family members always. Hav a great year ahead.
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj)
Happy Birthday to one of the greatest Left arm seamer to have played for the Nation . Have a great day brother!
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh)
Many happy returns of the day pa. Have a good one! shehanshah of Indian bowling attack 😎
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha)
Wishing you Happy Birthday Zak!🎉 We all are indebted to you… for the invaluable bowling lessons shared that elevated Indian bowling🇮🇳 👍
— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant)
Happy Bday ! Here’s to the year being nothing but great for you in every way!
— Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1)
Most wickets for India in 2003, 2007, 2011 World Cups, 610 intl wickets. Wishing a very happy birthday. Hope you have a fit and healthy year ahead.
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan)
Fella your 40th birthday is a new
beginning, still young, alive and
kicking! Happy 40th birthday!— parthiv patel (@parthiv9)
Happy Birthday to the Badshah of Swing, . Too see you bowl and reverse swing the ball was a treat to the eyes
— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar)
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Happy Birthday, . Hope my coaching helped you fulfil your dream of being a batting all-rounder.😝🎂🎉🎊🤗
— Vinod Kambli (@vinodkambli349)
Many happy returns of the day khansaab I’m sure u having a chilling 😉 birthday
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
