Photo: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports / GODL-India (source: Wikimedia Commons)
Zaheer Khan is a cricketer, born on October 7, 1978 in Shrirampur, Ahilyanagar district, India. That puts Zaheer Khan at 47 years old in 2026. Awards on record include Arjuna Award, Wisden Cricketer of the Year (2008) and Padma Shri in sports (2020).
My Take
Zaheer Khan fascinates me because he won battles with craft rather than raw speed. A left-arm fast-medium bowler from Shrirampur, he served India across all formats from 2000 to 2014, mastering reverse swing and moving the old ball both ways. That kind of intelligence on the field appeals to me far more than pace alone. His honors, the Arjuna Award, Wisden Cricketer of the Year, and the Padma Shri, mark him as a genuine craftsman. Even for those unfamiliar with cricket, his longevity and guile are easy to respect. He is a reminder that thinking can outlast brute force.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Zaheer Khan
- Name (Japanese)
- ザヒール・カーン
- Reading
- ざひーる・かーん
- Born
- October 7, 1978 (age 47)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Horse
- Origin
- Shrirampur, Ahilyanagar district, India
- Occupation
- cricketer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Arjuna Award
- 2008 Wisden Cricketer of the Year
- 2020 Padma Shri in sports
3. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/zaheer_khan34/
- Xhttps://x.com/ImZaheer
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zaheer%20Khan
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2508461
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Zaheer Khan born?
Born October 7, 1978 (age 47).
Where is Zaheer Khan from?
Zaheer Khan is from Shrirampur, Ahilyanagar district, India.
What does Zaheer Khan do?
Zaheer Khan works as cricketer.