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 @ImZaheer zed K.. have a great year …please loose some weight…u were India’s strength 🤝
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) October 7, 2018
Happy Birthday to the man whose deliveries gatecrashed many stumps , have a great life ahead Gyaan Baba @ImZaheer ! pic.twitter.com/4GJUlvDysm
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 7, 2018
Happy birthday @ImZaheer! It's been a pleasure! pic.twitter.com/auXaZNhKVk
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 7, 2018
Happy birthday Mr khan @ImZaheer what a top man 👍👌 pic.twitter.com/Ea9pRu0nKy
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 7, 2018
Wishing a wonderful man , a great match-winner for India and my buddy @ImZaheer a very very happy Birthday pic.twitter.com/VfpiGZywoF
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) October 7, 2018
Best wishes on your birthday mate. Hope you having a great time. God bless @ImZaheer pic.twitter.com/yB9JztSE9N
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) October 7, 2018
Happy Birthday wise young man @ImZaheer . Have a great one Zak ! pic.twitter.com/nxP6cTsr3h
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) October 7, 2018
Happy Birthday @ImZaheer ! May this special day bring you endless joy and tons of precious memories!#happybirthday #zaheerkhan #legend #indiancricketteam pic.twitter.com/dgbeXoPOIl
— Wriddhiman Saha (@Wriddhipops) October 7, 2018
Wishing the king of Reverse Swing @ImZaheer – 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 🙂 pic.twitter.com/Nrss1iESd0
— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) October 7, 2018
Here’s wishing India’s best left arm fast bowlers, one of the nicest & the kindest person i know @ImZaheer a very happy birthday. Many many happy returns of the day Zak bhai. God bless. pic.twitter.com/JKqNpDD8oG
— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) October 7, 2018
@ImZaheer Happy Birthday Zak bhai! I hope all your wishes come true, today and every day. All the best!
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) October 7, 2018
Happy birthday @ImZaheer bhai 🍰😊 May God always bless u nd ur family members always. Hav a great year ahead. pic.twitter.com/5wmaAVhJTD
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) October 7, 2018
Happy Birthday to one of the greatest Left arm seamer to have played for the Nation @ImZaheer. Have a great day brother! pic.twitter.com/Mnw3ric4mf
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) October 7, 2018
Many happy returns of the day @ImZaheer pa. Have a good one! shehanshah of Indian bowling attack 😎 pic.twitter.com/Jej3ANzeZ5
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) October 7, 2018
@ImZaheer Wishing you Happy Birthday Zak!🎉 We all are indebted to you… for the invaluable bowling lessons shared that elevated Indian bowling🇮🇳 👍 pic.twitter.com/Gowdtzgk5Y
— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) October 7, 2018
Happy Bday @ImZaheer! Here’s to the year being nothing but great for you in every way!
— Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) October 7, 2018
Most wickets for India in 2003, 2007, 2011 World Cups, 610 intl wickets. Wishing @ImZaheer a very happy birthday. Hope you have a fit and healthy year ahead. pic.twitter.com/LWCFDGAcDV
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) October 7, 2018
Fella your 40th birthday is a new
beginning, still young, alive and
kicking! Happy 40th birthday! @ImZaheer— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) October 7, 2018
Happy Birthday to the Badshah of Swing, @imzaheer. Too see you bowl and reverse swing the ball was a treat to the eyes
— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) October 7, 2018
Bollywood with these ‘beauts’ 😬….& in particular the birthday boy @ImZaheer 👏🎉😎 Happy 40th young man! #lookingsharp 😆 #smooth #Mumbai pic.twitter.com/7gAoLJHKFT
— Danny Morrison (@SteelyDan66) October 7, 2018
Happy Birthday, @imzaheer. Hope my coaching helped you fulfil your dream of being a batting all-rounder.😝🎂🎉🎊🤗 pic.twitter.com/bAozpkGTKR
— Vinod Kambli (@vinodkambli349) October 7, 2018
Many happy returns of the day khansaab @ImZaheer I’m sure u having a chilling 😉 birthday
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 7, 2018
