5 Most memorable spells by Zaheer Khan - The swing maestro

5 Most memorable spells by Zaheer Khan – The swing maestro: Few bowlers in the history of Indian cricket had more control on their craft as Zaheer Khan, who certainly was the finest exponent of left-arm pace bowling that the country has ever produced. What numbers alone would not be able to reveal is his ability to be a genuine match-winner in all conditions. Subtle changes of wrist position, stunning weaponry and exemplary control, were his attributes.

Zaheer retired from all international cricket today. India’s own ‘Wasim Akram’ gave us many moments to cherish with the fantastic execution of his masterful skill on the field. It is only just that we revisit those magical spells of bowling.

Here are the 5 Most memorable spells by Zaheer Khan – The swing maestro:

1. 9/134, v England Trent Bridge, 2007:

India had somehow managed to draw the first Test at Lord’s and Zaheer Khan dealt a serious blow to the hosts in the second Test at Trent Bridge. He took four wickets in the first innings which included the big scalps of Andrew Strauss, Michael Vaughan and Ian Bell. In the second innings, Zak took a fifer, this time he dismissed Andrew Strauss, Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan, Paul Collingwood and Ian Bell. India won the match by seven wickets and went on to win a memorable series by a 1-0 margin under the leadership of Rahul Dravid.