5 Indian greats who did not get a farewell Test

#4 Zaheer Khan

New Zealand v India - First Test: Day 1 — Zaheer celebrating a wicket

Arguably the most skilled Indian fast bowler of all time, Zaheer Khan was lethal in his prime. He had everything in his repertoire- a fearsome yorker, a clever leg cutter, a lethal inswinger which caught many right-handers in front of the wicket.

Zaheer bowled at a fair click during his prime. He troubled some of the best batsmen in the world which Graeme Smith can vouch for. Such a great player definitely deserved a swansong for himself.

He played his last Test against New Zealand in Feb 2014 at Wellington, while he announced his retirement from Test cricket on 15th October 2015.

About the author

a chartered accountant, a theatre actor and a former club cricketer who still believes that test cricket is the only form of cricket which will survive the test of time. A keen follower of other sports and Indian athletes. A movie buff and a short story writer.

Know More

Follow IPL Auction 2025 Live Updates, News & Biddings at Sportskeeda. Get the fastest updates on Mega-Auction and cricket news

Edited by Nishant Jayaram