Published: Sep 04, 2016, 10:02 AM (IST)
Edited: Sep 04, 2016, 10:02 AM (IST)
Former India bowler, Zaheer Khan wants each of the members of the Indian squad who will feature in the Tests that the team will play in the next few months, to make most of the chance. India will play 13 Tests in total, against New Zealand, England, Bangladesh and Australia at home in the coming few months. Zaheer said, “It is exciting to see that so many Test matches are scheduled. This kind of season can change the whole career graph of a cricketer for better or worse. So, I hope everyone prepares accordingly,” during a Golden Jubilee awards function at the Sports Journalists Association of Mumbai, as quoted by Cricbuzz. FULL CRICKET SCORECARD: India vs New Zealand 2016, 1st Test at Kanpur
“If you are in a positive frame of mind, your rhythm is good. Also, this kind of an opportunity doesn’t come along often. I recall playing only one season when about these number of Test matches were held, and it was a wonderful experience for me. As far as the forthcoming matches are concerned, I think the most important series is the one which they are starting with,” Zaheer added. READ: Zaheer Khan elected as MCC Honorary Life Member
India’s Test campaign at home will begin against New Zealand, when the first Test starts at Kanpur from September 22. “The India-New Zealand series is going to be very crucial and it is interesting to see what kind of wickets they play on, because according to me, it’s going to be an even battle,” Zaheer said.
Meanwhile, Zaheer also became an honorary life member of the MCC after being elected by the club. John Stephenson, MCC Head of Cricket, said: “Zaheer Khan was a fantastic servant to cricket in India and an integral part of their very successful side for many years. For this reason the Club is very pleased to award him with Honorary Life Membership. He was always great to watch when he played at Lord’s and we look forward to having him back here as an MCC Member.”
