Zaheer Khan

Born on 7th October 1978, in Shrirampur, Maharashtra, Zaheer Khan is a former Indian cricketer best known for his fast-medium bowling. He is the second-most successful Indian pace bowler next to Kapil Dev in the history of Test cricket. Zaheer retired from the international cricket in October 2015.

His Achievements:-

• In the Ranji Trophy finals of the year 2000 convened in Vadodara, Zaheer took an eye-catching five-wicket haul in his second innings. For this astounding performance; he was honoured with the title of "Man of the Match".
• In 2007, Zaheer took a five-wicket haul in an ODI match against Sri Lanka which was held at the Nehru Stadium, Margao in India.
• He became one of the "Wisden Cricketers of the Year" in 2008.
• In the 2008–2009 Test series held in Bangalore, Zaheer was awarded the "Man of the Match" in the opening Test match played against Australia for his prolific all-around performance.
• He has a ten-wicket haul in a Test match against Bangladesh in 2010.
• In 2011, Zaheer was honoured with the prestigious “Arjuna Award” by the Government of India.
• In 2016, Zaheer captained team Delhi Daredevils in IPL cricket.
• In 2020, Zaheer was honoured with the Padma Shri award.
• He has been named as "Man of the Match" five times and "Man of the Series" three times in Test cricket whereas in One Day International, he was awarded the "Man of the Match" 6 times and once the "Man of the Series".