EntMnt Xclusive Zaheer Khan to announce retirement from international cricket

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India left-arm pacer Zaheer Khan is set to announce his retirement from all forms of international cricket. Zaheer, one of India's top pacemen, picked up 311 Test wickets and is set to end his career as India's fourth-highest wicket-taker in the five-day format. At the time of his retirement, he will also finish as India's fourth-highest wicket-taker in ODIs with 269 scalps.

Rajeev Shukla, IPL chairman, took to twitter to reveal that Zaheer is set to announce his retirement.

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One of India's premier fast bowler Zaheer Khan is all set to call time on his illustrious international career as he has decided to announce his retirement today.

The 37-year-old veteran, who has played 92 Test matches, 200 ODIs and 17 T20 Internationals has been in and out of the team in the last three to four years due to recurrent injuries which a took a toll on his body.

In 92 Test matches, Zaheer has taken 311 wickets and is fourth highest wicket-taker in longer version amongst Indians after Anil Kumble (619), Kapil Dev (434) and Harbhajan Singh (417).

He played a major role in India's 2011 World Cup triumph with 21 wickets in the tournament.

According to sources, Zaheer called up IPL chairman and senior BCCI functionary Rajeev Shukla to intimate his decision to hang his boots.



Zak won't be back: Zaheer Khan to announce retirement from international cricket
 
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