India's XI on Yuvraj Singh's ODI debut: Where are they now?

Zaheer Khan

One of the three debutants for India on that day, ‘Zak’ made an instant impression with his bowling, picking up three wickets, including two back to back yorkers. He had been recruited in the first batch of the National Cricket Academy in 2000, and his inclusion into the Indian team did not take much time.

Bowling consistently around the 140s, Zaheer seemed to be the answer to India’s long wait for a genuine pace bowler. However, injuries halted his charge, forcing him out of the side. He returned in 2006 with a shorter run-up and a smarter mind, turning into a crafty bowler who troubled the best of batsman for the next half a decade. His canny bowling was one of the highlights of India’s World Cup triumph in 2011.

He continued to play the IPL, and was seen representing the Delhi Daredevils, where he also handles the role of a mentor. He is also seen in the role of a commentator and match analyst.