AthleteIndian1978 – present
Zaheer Khan
Fast bowler, 2011 World Cup winner, 88 Test wickets
Biography
An Indian cricketer and one of the most successful fast bowlers in cricket history. He represented India in all three formats and was a key player in India's 2011 Cricket World Cup victory.
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Quick Facts
Category
Athlete
Nationality
Indian
Born
1978
Thinking about the name
Zaheer
Arabic origin
“From the Arabic z-h-r root, Zaheer means 'shining,' 'blooming,' or 'flourishing,' evoking brightness and vitality. The name has an elegant, melodic quality that suggests both radiance and growth. Zaheer is particularly popular in South Asian Muslim communities and carries poetic, celestial undertones.”