Fans shared some reactions on social media after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) wished Zaheer Khan on his birthday, but a day later. The ex-India national cricket team fast bowler, as per several reports, celebrated his 45th birthday on October 7 and several fans were taken aback when the Indian cricket board shared birthday wishes for him on October 8 instead. Wishes poured in for him as he turned 46 a day ago. Former cricketer and Zaheer Khan's teammate Yuvraj Singh also had shared a hilarious wish for the latter on his birthday on October 7.  Lucknow Super Giants, the franchise he joined as mentor not very long ago, also wished him on October 7. Yuvraj Singh Shares Unique Wish for ‘Cookie Monster’ on His Birthday, Writes ‘ Hope You Aren’t Stealing Someone’s Cookies’ (See Post).

The former left-arm pacer represented the India national cricket team in 309 international matches across formats where he took 610 wickets. However, he is famously known for his sensational performance in India's 2011 World Cup title-winning campaign. IPL 2025: Zaheer Khan Appointed as Mentor of Lucknow Super Giants.

BCCI's Wish for Zaheer Khan

Indian Cricket Board Wishes Zaheer Khan on His Birthday

BCCI's wish for Zaheer Khan (Photo credit: BCCI)

'BCCI Using Internet Explorer'

'Par Birthday Toh Kal Tha Na'

'Is This Today or Yesterday?'

'BCCI Ka Sabun Slow Hai'

Besides being one of India's best pacers in international cricket in the past, Zaheer Khan also had a great time in the IPL where he played for three teams--Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals (formerly known as Delhi Daredevils) where he took 102 wickets.

The former fast bowler called it quits on his professional career in 2017 and joined the Mumbai Indians, initially as the Director of Cricket and then, as Head of Global Development. Ahead of IPL 2025, he joined the Lucknow Super Giants as mentor.

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