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Zaheer Khan is a retired Indian professional cricket player. He announced his retirement from international cricket on 15 October 2015. Two years later, in 2017, he announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL).
He won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2002 and the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2011. Besides that, he also received the Arjuna Award in 2011 and the Padma Shri in 2020. He is also the highest wicket-taker for India in the World Cup (50 over) with 44 wickets in 23 matches. So, let’s get into all the important details about Zaheer Khan.
Zaheer Khan Height
Zaheer Khan’s height in feet is 6 feet. His approximate weight during his playing days was recorded between 75-80 kg. He was primarily a left-arm fast-medium bowler and occasionally a right-handed batsman.
Zaheer Khan Religion
Zaheer Khan follows Islam. He was born into a Marathi Muslim family. However, Zaheer Khan wife religion is Hindu. She belongs to a royal Maratha family. The couple whole heartedly celebrate both Islamic and Hindu festivals.
Zaheer Khan Coach
Zaheer Khan’s first professional coach was Sudhir Naik. Sudhir is a Ranji Trophy winner. He spotted Zaheer Khan at the National Cricket Club (NCC) in Mumbai. He trained Zaheer Khan at the Cross Maidan and also helped him find his first job in Mumbai.
Zaheer Khan Net Worth
Zaheer Khan net worth in rupees is approximately between ₹205–240 crore. The main contributors to his enormous wealth are IPL contracts, commentary roles, and brand endorsements.
In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Zaheer Khan played for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the Mumbai Indians, and the Delhi Daredevils. His total IPL earnings in his 10-year career is approximately ₹32.42 crore. Currently, he is a mentor at the Lucknow Super Giants, reportedly earning ₹3.5 crore per season.
He also features as one of the main experts in Star Sports and Cricbuzz. He charges ₹6–10 lakh rupees per day to be present during top-tier matches. Besides that, he is also in close partnership with Adidas, Pepsi, and BalleBazzi.com.
Zaheer Khan Restaurant
Zaheer Khan owns two restaurants, one named Zaheer Khan’s Fine Dine and another called Toss Sports Lounge. Both the restaurants are managed by his own organisation, called Zaheer Khan’s Hospitality Private Limited. Both his restaurants are also located in Pune. You can check out Zaheer Khan’s official Instagram page to find pictures of his restaurant as well as Zaheer Khan photo behind the scenes.
Zaheer Khan Family
Zaheer Khan was born on 8 October 1978 in Shrirampru, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. He belongs to a humble and modest Marathi family.
Zaheer Khan’s father is Bakhtiyar Khan. His father worked as a pharmacist. Zaheer’s father encouraged him to focus on his cricket career over engineering. His father took him to Mumbai to make him a professional cricket player.
Zaheer Khan’s mother is Zakia Khan. She was a school teacher. His mother taught him discipline, empathy, and punctuality. She is the main emotional and mental support system of the entire family.
Zaheer Khan's brothers are Zeeshan and Anees. Zaheer Khan brother Zeeshan stayed with Zaheer in Mumbai. He supported him during his struggling phase in Mumbai, while living in a small room provided by the National Cricket Club.
Zaheer Khan brother Anees is the youngest among the three siblings. He maintains a close relationship with Zaheer. Besides that, Anees also looks after the off-field business developments for Zaheer Khan.
Zaheer Khan Wife
Zaheer Khan wife name is Sagarika Ghatge. The couple got married on 23 November 2017. Due to religious differences, they chose to get married in a simple court marriage ceremony. Sagarika is a professional model and actress.
Zaheer Khan son name is Fatehsinh Khan. He was born on 16 April 2025. The couple prefer to maintain a private life away from the media spotlight.
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