Zaheer Khan, India's former cricketer and one of the finest pacers of all-time, turns 42 today. Zaheer Khan and his wife Sagarika Ghatge are easily one of the most good-looking, compatible and cute couples from the glamourous world. On Zak's birthday, we showcase why he and Sagarika Ghatge's love story is the perfect union between cricket and Bollywood. (All pictures courtesy/ Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge Instagram)
Updated On: 2019-10-07 09:31 AM IST
Zaheer Khan who played all formats of the game was born in Daimabad to Bakhtiyar and Zakia Khan. Zaheer also has an elder brother named Zeeshan and a younger brother named Anees.
Zaheer Khan has played tournament such as Kanga Cricket League, Purshottam Shield and Comrade Shield after he came to Mumbai in 1996.
Zaheer Khan made his Test debut in November 2000 against Bangladesh. Zaheer played his last Test match in February 2014 against New Zealand.
Zaheer Khan has played 92 Test matches and taken 311 wickets at an average of 32.95. Zaheer's best bowling figures are 7/87.
Zaheer Khan made his ODI debut in October 2000 in a match against Kenya. Zaheer played his last ODI in August 2012 against Sri Lanka.
Zaheer Khan has played 200 ODIs with 282 wickets to his name at an average of 29.44. His best bowling figures are 5/42.
Zaheer Khan played 169 first-class cricket matches taking an impressive 672 wickets at a bowling average of 27.97. His best bowling figures are an astonishing 9/138. He also scored 2,489 runs.
In 2014, Zaheer Khan founded a fitness and sports company in Mumbai named ProSport Fitness. The company offers physiotherapy services and fitness training.
In October 2015, Zaheer Khan announced his retirement from international cricket.
Zaheer Khan is the second most successful fast bowler in Indian cricket only behind Kapil Dev.
On April 24, 2017, Zaheer Khan announced on his Twitter account that he was engaged to Sagarika Ghatge. The couple got married on November 23, 2017.
Zaheer Khan posted this picture when he got engaged to Sagarika Ghatge. He wrote, 'Never laugh at your wife's choices.You are one of them. Partners for life !! #engaged @sagarikaghatge'
Sagarika Ghatge shared this candid picture from her wedding day with Zaheer Khan.
TRIVIA: Zaheer Khan has dismissed South Africa's Graeme Smith most number of times - 11. His second and third victims whom he dismissed most are Sri Lankan batsmen Kumar Sangakkara (11) and Sanath Jayasuriya (10).
TRIVIA: Zaheer Khan currently ranks joint 7th in the list of most wickets taken at the ICC World Cup with 44 wickets. Glenn McGrath leads the list with 71.
TRIVIA: Zaheer Khan is the first bowler to introduce the knuckle ball. He did so during the 2011 World Cup. It's a rather slower ball bowled in order to deceive the batsman.
Zaheer Khan shared this selfie in a car during Yuvraj Singh and Hazel Keech's wedding ceremony.
In picture: Sagarika Ghatge and Zaheer Khan caught in a candid moment during an event. They looked dazzling in traditional Indian attire.
During Eid, Zaheer posted a beautiful selfie with Sagarika and wishes all his fans. He wrote, 'May the magic of this Eid bring lots of happiness in your life and may you celebrate it with all your close friends & may it fill your heart with love and light .Eid Mubarak!!'
During Diwali, Zaheer Khan posted a photo with wife Sagarika at their home as the two posed for the camera. Zaheer simply captioned it, 'Happy Diwali to all. Love and light'
Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge believe in eating healthy. Sagarika posted this picture captioned, 'It's all about the choices . In this case making the healthier one'
Zaheer Khan posted this picture with Sagarika Ghatge and Nita Ambani, during the FIFA World Cup in Russia. He wrote, 'Day well spent !! Stunning #redsquare #moscow'
Zaheer Khan posted this picture during the FIFA World Cup 2018, where he is spotted watching the match with Mukesh and Nita Ambani, alongwith Sagarika Ghatge. He captioned, 'What an amazing atmosphere at the finals last night #fifaworldcup'
In picture: Zaheer Khan with wife Sagarika Ghatge, Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi at an awards ceremony.
In picture: Sagarika Ghatge with husband Zaheer Khan and other friends from a Christmas party.
Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge are invited for a lot of weddings. Here the couple were spotted attending Poorna Patel's wedding. Zaheer Khan captioned, 'So happy for you @poornapatel @namitvsoni .Let the good times begin #poornabanisoni'
In picture: Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge with Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma at the latter's movie Sui Dhaaga's screening.
In picture: Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge with Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta at the couple's wedding reception.
Sagarika Ghatge posted this picture of herself with Ashish Nehra, Yuvraj Singh and Zaheer Khan during a Christmas dinner.
Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge were spotted supporting different teams during the FIFA World Cup. He captioned, 'On opposite sides today #fifafinals2018'
Sagarika Ghatge shared this candid picture from Zaheer Khan's 39th birthday celebrations.