Discover the detailed biography of Zaheer Khan – the legendary Indian fast bowler, World Cup winner, and record-breaker. Learn about his age, height, weight, family, career achievements, and more
🧑💼 Personal Information
Field
Details
Full Name
Zaheer Khan
Nickname
Zak, Zed
Date of Birth
October 7, 1978
Age (as of 2025)
46 years
Birthplace
Shrirampur, Maharashtra, India
Zodiac Sign
Libra
Nationality
Indian
Religion
Islam
Profession
Cricketer (Fast Bowler), Commentator
📏 Physical Stats
Attribute
Measurement
Height
5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight
Approx. 75 kg (165 lbs)
Eye Color
Black
Hair Color
Black
Body Type
Athletic
👨👩👧👦 Family Details
Relation
Name
Father
Bakhtiyar Khan
Mother
Sameena Khan
Brother
Zeeshan Khan (Younger Brother)
Wife
Sagarika Ghatge (Actress)
Marriage Date
November 23, 2017
🎓 Education
Level
Institution
Schooling
Khalsa College, Mumbai
College
Did not pursue formal higher education due to cricket
🏏 Cricket Career
Aspect
Details
Bowling Style
Left-arm fast-medium
Batting Style
Left-handed batsman
Role
Bowler (Fast Bowler)
Test Debut
November 24, 2000 vs Bangladesh
ODI Debut
March 3, 2000 vs Kenya
T20I Debut
December 1, 2006 vs South Africa
Last Test Match
November 16, 2014 vs West Indies
Last ODI Match
March 18, 2014 vs New Zealand
IPL Teams
Mumbai Indians, Delhi Daredevils, Royal Challengers Bangalore
🏆 Major Achievements
Achievement
Year/Details
ICC World Cup Winner
2007 (India)
ICC Champions Trophy Winner
2013 (India)
First Indian to take a Test Hat-trick
2005 (vs Bangladesh)
300+ wickets in ODIs
2012 (First Indian left-arm pacer to do so)
Highest number of wickets in an ODI series (2011)
18 wickets vs West Indies
Padma Shri Award
2009
🏏 Records and Stats
Record
Details
4th highest wicket-taker for India in Tests
310 wickets (as of 2025)
Most wickets for India in ICC tournaments
44 wickets in World Cups
First Indian to bowl a Test hat-trick
Achieved against Bangladesh in 2004
Best ODI Bowling Figures
5/42 vs New Zealand (2009)
🎤 Post-Retirement Roles
Role
Organization/Details
Cricket Commentator
Star Sports, ESPN
Coach/Consultant
Mumbai Indians (IPL), National Team
Entrepreneur
Founder of ‘Zak Sports’ (Sports Management & Coaching)
