Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/10/1978 |
| Age | 48 years |
| Birthplace | Shrirampur, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Zaheer Khan
21/09/2026
Chennai Super Kings announced Zaheer Khan as their new head coach for the IPL 2027 season, ending Stephen Fleming's long association with the franchise. The appointment came as part of a wider coaching staff overhaul, with Mohit Sharma named bowling coach. Zaheer had previously been linked with the franchise as a former player and mentor.
18/09/2025
Reports said Zaheer Khan parted ways with Lucknow Super Giants after serving as mentor for the IPL 2025 season. The move was linked to differences in team vision and was described as a departure after the franchise decided not to continue the arrangement.
26/08/2025
Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge announced the birth of their son, Fatehsinh Khan, through a social media post. The announcement was covered widely in Indian media and confirmed the couple had welcomed their first child together.
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Bio/Wiki
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| Famous for | Second-most successful Indian pace bowler in Test cricket (tied with Ishant Sharma); led India's pace attack in the 2011 ODI World Cup with 21 wickets in 9 matches |
| Current Role | Appointed head coach of Chennai Super Kings for the IPL 2027 season |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 11" |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | Did not attend |
| Educational Qualification | 12th |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 23/11/2017 |
| Spouse | Sagarika Ghatge (Actress) |
| Children | Fatehsinh Khan (son, born 2025) |
Family
| Father | Bakhtiyar Khan (Photographer) |
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| Mother | Zakia Khan (Teacher) |
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Career
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| Batting Style | Right-handed | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Left-arm medium fast | ||||||
| Favourite Ball | Knuckle ball | ||||||
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| Bowling Specialization | Reverse swing with the old ball, ability to move the ball both ways off the wicket | ||||||
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Awards & Honours
| National Awards | Arjuna Award (2011) - India's second highest sporting honour |
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Favourites
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| Food | Mutton Biryani | ||||
| Dessert | Cheesecake | ||||
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| Athlete | Roger Federer | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Became interested in cricket in Shrirampur during childhood. | |
| 2. Received guidance from Vidya Paradkar at the National Cricket Club. | |
| 3. Worked at SunGrace Mafatlal company, earning Rs 5000 monthly. | |
| 4. Established ZK’s restaurant in Pune in 2005. | |
| 5. Co-created the mobile app StepSetGo in 2019. | |
| 6. Believed in superstitions like putting on the left shoe before the right. | |
| 7. Known for reverse swing bowling with the old ball. | |
| 8. Averaged around 36 at home and 31 away from home in Test cricket. | |
| 9. Set a world record for the highest Test score by a number 11 (75 not out) against Bangladesh in 2004. | |
| 10. Chosen for the first intake of the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore in 2000. |
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