Indian cricketers wish Zaheer Khan on his retirement from international cricket

Zaheer Khan announced his international retirement with immediate effect but will continue playing until IPL 9

In the aftermath of Indian speedster Zaheer Khan announcing his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, several of his former teammates has paid their tributes to the 37-year-old.

Members of the current Indian team, including skipper MS Dhoni, as well as former cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar, Anil Kumble and VVS Laxman took to Twitter to congratulate Zaheer on his illustrious career as well as wish Zaheer on his future endeavours with more than one cricketer hoping that the left-armer continue to serve Indian cricket by imparting his knowledge to the young, upcoming bowlers.

One of the coolest pace bowlers I know. He was a bowler who could 'out think' the batsman most of the times. Always up for a challenge (1/2)

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 15, 2015

I am sure he will do well as he begins a new chapter in his life. Wishing @ImZaheer all success in his retired life (2/2)

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 15, 2015

Well done ZAK on a fantastic career.without U it wd hve been very difficult to achieve what the ICT did.most clever fast bowler I know

— Mahendra Singh Dhoni (@msdhoni) October 15, 2015

Life has just started now,U still can and definitely will contribute a lot to Indian Cricket.wish U all the success

— Mahendra Singh Dhoni (@msdhoni) October 15, 2015

My go-to man. Perfect gentleman. Big Brother. And a legend in his own right. Good luck for your new innings @ImZaheer Wonderful to know u

— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) October 15, 2015

Congrats @ImZaheer on an outstanding careerðÂÂ?ÂÂ?ðÂÂ?ÂÂ?Was a pleasure playing with u.Will always cherish the gr8 time we had while playing for IndâÂÂ?ºðÂÂ?ÂÂ?

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) October 15, 2015

I am sure @ImZaheer will continue to contribute to Ind cricket especially in the development of young fast bowlers.#LEGEND

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) October 15, 2015

Wonderful to have played with you Zak @ImZaheer great bowler great skill! Best wishes for the future.

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) October 15, 2015

You are a true legend Zaheer Khan ... Enjoyed playing with you. Thanks for all the memories. All the best for your future commitments. Via - Cricfit

Posted by Robin Uthappa on Thursday, 15 October 2015

What a bowler mr khan and supper dildar yar. God bless you my brother. Love you zakiiiiiiiii @ImZaheer @BCCI https://t.co/DIjlt1rHHo

— Harbhajan Singh (@harbhajan_singh) October 15, 2015

Happy retirement @ImZaheer

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) October 15, 2015

Congratulations 4 great career Khan Saab @ImZaheer I'm sure there is lot in u 2 give back 2 Indian cricket in the future. #legend

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 15, 2015

To a great fast bowler & an even greater person, I wish you luck in all future endeavours @ImZaheer bhai. You have inspired many like me.

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) October 15, 2015