zaheer khan

Full Name: Zaheer Khan Born: 7th October 1978, Shrirampur, Maharashtra, India Batting: Right-hand batsman Bowling: Left-arm fast-medium

Since his debut in 2000, Zaheer Khan has provided India the missing punch in its pace attack. Marred by injuries, his career has endured the greatest of setbacks but boasts of a constant upsurge ever since the left-arm bowler returned to lead India's bowling attack during the tour of South Africa in 2007. Since his rejuvenation, a wiser Zaheer Khan has fashioned India's Test wins abroad, that include wins in England, South Africa, New Zealand and Sri Lanka. His career's high points include the 2003 World Cup in South Africa, the England tour of 2007 and recently, the tour of New Zealand. Standing tall at 6 feet and one inch, Zaheer has the ability to move the ball both ways off the wicket and swing the old ball at good pace - skills that make him an exceptional star in Indian cricket. His ferocious in-swingers have earned him the reputation of one of the finest bowlers to left-handed batsman in the last decade or so. Besides his bowling, Zaheer is also a useful lower order bat who continues to chip in with highly useful partnerships. In the last few years, he has agonised oppositions, especially Australia with his fearless striking. He holds the world record for the highest Test score by a number 11 when he scored 75 against Bangladesh in 2004. His batting average of 19.50 at number 10 is also the highest for a batsman in ODIs. The 31-year old played for Bangalore Royal Challengers in the inaugural IPL and was their highest wicket-taker. However, he was traded in place of Robin Uthappa for the second edition to return to his domestic home side, the Mumbai Indians. He missed most of the second IPL season due to injury but made a telling impact every time he donned the MI colours in South Africa last year.

Test Career Batting and Fielding (2000/01-2009/10)

M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 SRate Ct India 72 94 22 970 75 13.47 0 3 51.59 18

Test Career Bowling (2000/01-2009/10)

Balls Mdns Runs Wkts BB Ave 5wI 10wM SRate Econ India 14417 483 7983 242 7-87 32.98 9 1 59.57 3.32

First-Class Career Batting and Fielding (1999/00-2009/10)

M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct Overall 136 176 37 2004 75 14.41 0 4 42

First-Class Career Bowling (1999/00-2009/10)

Balls Mdns Runs Wkts BB Ave 5wI 10wM SRate Econ Overall 27899 953 15505 15505 9-138 27.63 31 8 49.73 3.33

One-Day International Career Batting and Fielding (2000/01-2009/10)

M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 SRate Ct India 165 85 31 680 34* 12.59 0 0 75.38 35 Asian Cricket Council XI 6 5 4 39 20* 39.00 0 0 105.40 0 Overall 171 90 35 719 34* 13.07 0 0 76.57 35

One-Day International Career Bowling (2000/01-2009/10))

Balls Mdns Runs Wkts BB Ave 4wI 5wI SRate Econ India 8295 98 6836 222 5-42 30.79 7 1 37.36 4.94 Asian Cricket Council XI 282 5 199 13 3-21 15.30 0 0 21.69 4.23 Overall 8577 103 7035 235 5-42 29.93 7 1 36.49 4.92

List A Career Batting and Fielding (1999/00-2009/10)

M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct Overall 224 118 43 974 42 12.98 0 0 49

List A Career Bowling (1999/00-2009/10)

Balls Mdns Runs Wkts BB Ave 4wI 5wI SRate Econ Overall 11225 139 9137 310 5-42 29.47 10 1 36.20 4.88

International Twenty20 Career Batting and Fielding (2006/07-2009)

M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 SRate Ct India 9 2 1 4 4 4.00 0 0 133.33 1

International Twenty20 Career Bowling (2006/07-2009)

Balls Mdns Runs Wkts BB Ave 4wI 5wI SRate Econ India 184 0 222 11 4-19 20.18 1 0 16.72 7.23

Twenty20 Career Batting and Fielding (2006-2009/10)

M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 SRate Ct Overall 39 23 12 103 26 9.36 0 0 89.56 8

Twenty20 Career Bowling (2006-2009/10)

Balls Mdns Runs Wkts BB Ave 4wI 5wI SRate Econ Overall 862 0 1081 41 4-19 26.36 1 0 21.02 7.52