Zaheer Khan set to quit international cricket

Zaheer Khan celebrates the fall of a Sri Lankan wicket during 2011 World Cup final at the Wankhede Stadium. (Source: Express File)

India pacer Zaheer Khan is all set to announce his retirement on Thursday.

The MCA Joint Secretary also confirmed the news that the 2011 World Cup winner is set to hang his boots but will continue to play the IPL.

Mumbai Cricket Association jt-secretary confirms Zaheer retiring from Tests and ODI’s but will be playing IPL: PV Shetty @IndianExpress

— Devendra (@pdevendra) October 15, 2015

 

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“Zaheer khan to announce his retirement today. My best wishes to him for post retirement carrier,” tweeted Rajeev Shukla.

Zaheer khan to announce his retirement today My best wishes to him for post retirement carrier

— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) October 15, 2015

 

Zaheer Khan last played an ODI for India back in August 2012 against Sri Lanka in Pallekele.

In a long career spanning over 10 years, Zaheer was part of Sourav Ganguly-led team which reached the final of 2003 World Cup in South Africa. Eight years later, he got his hands on the trophy under the leadership of MS Dhoni.

Zaheer took 311, 282 wickets for India in Tests and ODIs respectively.