Zaheer Khan’s comeback will give strength to the Indian bowling line-up.
Zaheer Khan, the left-armed Indian quick bowler, is all set to return to the national squad. Zaheer has been included in the national team for the rest of the One-day internationals to face New Zealand.
The left-armed seamer missed the first two games due a groin injury that occurred during the 2nd Test match against the same opposition. Zaheer did not bowl in the second innings and also missed the third and deciding Test against the Kiwis. However,
India still won the final Test without their premier bowler.
Zaheer Khan has become one of the best left-armed seam bowlers around the globe. The left-hander is equally effective with old and the new ball. His ability to move the ball in the air and off the seam is backed up by a brilliant bowling brain. His control
over the red and white cherry is excellent as he gives you nothing away as bowler.
Moreover, if a batsman shows even the slightest of his weaknesses, Zaheer pounces upon it ruthlessly in order to dismiss the batsman.
In the Test series against New Zealand, the India’s number one bowler bowled brilliantly as he made the opposition batsman work hard for their runs. In all, on those docile wickets of subcontinent, Zaheer scalped 7 wickets at an impressive average of 23.
Zaheer did not feature in the third Test as he developed a groin strain during the first innings of the second Test. As a result, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754 was able to salvage a draw as India was playing with a bowler short.
This calendar year, the left-arm seamer has been phenomenal for India as he been one of the highest wicket taker in the world. Overall, Zaheer appeared in 8 Test matches. In the process, he picked up 41 wickets at a very impressive average of 22 with a best
of 7/87. His tally of wickets include, two five wicket hauls.
Zaheer helped India to win a two-match Test series in Bangladesh by a margin of 2-0. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Khan-c71319 grabbed 15 wickets in a series at an excellent average of 19. Meanwhile, he also registered his career best figures of 7/87 in the second innings of the second Test
match that helped India register a whitewash against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Bangladesh-c747.
Khan’s best series came against one of the best sides in the world, Australia. The Kangaroos toured http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746
in the two match Test series.
Furthermore, the team from down-under had no clue about Zaheer’s conventional swing with new ball and reverse swing with the old cherry. In the series, the Indian pacer grabbed 12 wickets at an average of 22 with a best bowling performance of 5/94.
In limited overs; cricket, the 32-year old has been in and out of the game as India applies a rotation policy. So his figures have suffered in the ODIs. This year, the Indian player has only played 8 matches. Adding to this, he has scalped only 9 wickets
at a modest average of 37 with a best of 3/38.
Currently, India is playing New Zealand. The first two matches have already been concluded in favour of the home team. India leads by a margin of 2-0 in the ongoing ODI series against the visitors.
The third match of the series will be played on the fourth of December. He has an excellent record against the Kiwis. Concurrently, in his entire career, Zaheer has grabbed 28 wickets at a decent average of 27.
The return of India’s premier quick bowler will provide strength to their pace attack. Zaheer Khan will be looking to make an immediate impact on the international scene as he takes on New Zealand at Vadodra for the third battle of the series.
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