Zaheer Khan receives Arjuna Award, eyes early comeback

It is, of course, frustrating to be out of the main team – particularly when your hue shines your side; but what can one do; injuries aren’t really under ones control. That is what Zaheer Khan is up to these days.

Out of the mainstream team because of an injury, the showpiece of Indian pace attack, Zaheer Khan, is going through hard times. But all the while he touches another milestone.

The Indian pacer received Arjuna Award from Union Sports Minister, Ajay Maken on Monday. Interacting with the press afterwards, Zaheer said that he is leaving no stone unturned to make an early comeback in the mainstream team. “It is great to get Arjuna Award, Recalling the day when I started my serious cricket and now receiving this award. It is really a great achievement for me,” Zaheer said.

Zaheer said that injury is a part and parcel of game and it is not in ones control avoid it. “I am doing my tanning. Rehabilitation process is going on according to the plan. I haven’t set any deadline to comeback, but I hope I will be back soon.”

Encouraging the young pace bowlers, Zaheer said, “I hope that youngsters like Umesh Yadav who played in South Africa will do well. They need to utilize the opportunity,” he said. “Sreesanth Aravind is also a talented guy. With more exposure he will become a better bowler.”

About Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer said, “Everyone knows his talent. I hope be back soon.

Zaheer said that County cricket helped him a lot. “But it is not the only solution for better game. One should have more and more match practice. That is what matters.”