One of the coolest pace bowlers I know: Sachin Tendulkar calls Zaheer Khan
"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," Tendulkar tweeted.
"I am sure he will do well as he begins a new chapter in his life. Wishing @ImZaheer all success in his retired life," he said.
Zaheer Khan, has called time on his international career.
The 37-year old pacer made the announcement on Thursday, closing his 14-year long international career.
Since 2000, Zaheer played 200 ODIs and 92 Test matches in which he picked 282 and 311 wickets respectively. The highlight of Zaheer’s ODI career was the 2011 World Cup.
He emerged as Indian team's most lethal weapon and inspired Team India to the title of World Champions at home with 21 wickets at 18.76. He was the joint highest wicket-taker of the tournament with Shahid Afridi.
On his final outing for India, the second Test against New Zealand in February 2014, Zaheer Khan claimed 5 for 170 – his 11th five-wicket haul in Test Cricket.
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