Former India international Zaheer Khan recently revealed his picks for the best pacers in the world at the moment. Khan, who is regarded as one of the finest fast bowlers of all time, included two Indian seamers and an Australian bowler as he named the 'Fab-Four' among bowlers in the current era.
Amid the World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle, the Mumbai-born cricketer was asked about the most impactful pacers in Test cricket.
Zaheer picked names but left out Australian ace-pacer and ODI World Cup-winning skipper Pat Cummins. The 31-year-old is the third-highest wicket-taker in the ongoing WTC cycle, ahead of the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Shami.
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Who did Zaheer Khan pick in his Fab-Four among active pacers?
In a conversation with media outlet Cricbuzz, Zaher Khan said, "So, I would surely pick Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami in my Fab Four. Apart from them, it would be Kagiso Rabada and Josh Hazlewood."
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Why did Zaheer Khan ignore Pat Cummins?
Explaining his choices and why he left out the Australian captain, Khan said, "India have been performing exceptionally well and have been part of two World Test Championship finals. India have done well consistently in all conditions.
"Pat Cummins is also one of the contenders. These are the four or five bowlers who have made an impact in Test cricket consistently."
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How many wickets have Zaheer Khan's 'Fab-Four' picked in WTC 2023-25?
| Player | Country | Matches | Innings | Wickets | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah | India | 8 | 14 | 36 | 6/45 |
| Mohammad Shami | India | - | - | - | - |
| Kagiso Rabada | South Africa | 4 | 8 | 19 | 5/59 |
| Josh Hazlewood | Australia | 11 | 21 | 51 | 5/31 |
| Pat Cummins* | Australia | 12 | 23 | 48 | 6/91 |
*Fifth choice.
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