Zaheer Khan's series-winning performance in England in 2007 has been recognised by Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, which has named him one of its Five Cricketers of the Year. Zaheer, who is the 13th Indian player to be named in the elite list, has broken a five-year drought of Indians being absent from the list -- VVS Laxman was the last Indian to make it to the list in 2002.
Zaheer picked up 18 wickets at an average of 20.33 in the three-Test series in England, as the Rahul Dravid-side, posted the first series win by an Indian team in that country since 1986. On his part, Zaheer credits his stint with Worcestershire in 2006 as the main reason for his success in England.
Zaheer, who had to return during the early part of India's tour of Australia because of injury, has also missed out on the ongoing three-Test series against South Africa at home. He will next be seen in action doing duty for Bangalore Royal Challengers during the first season of the Indian Premier League, which starts on April 18.
The other four cricketers who have joined Zaheer in the Wisden list are Ian Bell, Ryan Sidebottom, Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Ottis Gibson.
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