India’s pace spearhead Zaheer Khan announced his announced his international retirement on Thursday but said that he will continue playing till the ninth edition of Indian Premier League. He is currently the 4th highest wicket taker for India in both the Tests and the ODIs. One hearing his retirement news everyone came out to salute the walking warrior including Sachin Tendulkar, Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Must Read : Zaheer Khan Official Retirement Letter

Here are the Top tweets on this news:

 

Zaheer khan to announce his retirement today My best wishes to him for post retirement carrier

— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) October 15, 2015

Hope Zaheer khan will keep on playing Ipl — Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) October 15, 2015

Zaheer Khan to announce his retirement from international cricket. Was imminent but his contribution to Indian cricket isn’t over.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 15, 2015

One of the coolest pace bowlers I know. He was a bowler who could ‘out think’ the batsman most of the times. Always up for a challenge (1/2) — sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 15, 2015

I am sure he will do well as he begins a new chapter in his life. Wishing @ImZaheer all success in his retired life (2/2)

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 15, 2015

Well done ZAK on a fantastic career.without U it wd hve been very difficult to achieve what the ICT did.most clever fast bowler I know — Mahendra Singh Dhoni (@msdhoni) October 15, 2015

Life has just started now,U still can and definitely will contribute a lot to Indian Cricket.wish U all the success

— Mahendra Singh Dhoni (@msdhoni) October 15, 2015

When you have a relaxed conversation with @ImZaheer you realise what a shrewd and intelligent cricketer he was. Wish him well. — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 15, 2015

A short appreciation of @ImZaheer here. https://t.co/2A2nh0r2Kd

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 15, 2015

Congratulations to @ImZaheer on a fantastic international career! pic.twitter.com/IaY0f9WS8Y — ICC (@ICC) October 15, 2015

Zaheer Khan was the man who suggested name of Dhoni to be the next captain in Year 2007 ?

— Gayatri Reddy (@Gayatritwit) October 15, 2015

Most international wickets by left arm bowlers 916 Wasim Akram 761 Chaminda Vaas 705 Daniel Vettori 610 ZAHEER KHAN 583 Mitchell Johnson — Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) October 15, 2015

My go-to man. Perfect gentleman. Big Brother. And a legend in his own right. Good luck for your new innings @ImZaheer Wonderful to know u

— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) October 15, 2015

Zaheer Khan is the Sachin Tendulkar of Indian bowling. – @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/ifwnHvQq4G — Cricketopia.com (@Cricketopia) October 15, 2015