Zaheer Khan's retirement - Who is saying what?

New Delhi: As Indian speedster Zaheer Khan bid adieu to international cricket on Thursday, Twitter was flooded with wishes for the left-arm pacer from across the world.

Here is what the fraternity had to say about India's former champion speedster:

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

 

Wonderful to have played with you Zak @ImZaheer great bowler great skill! Best wishes for the future. — Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) October 15, 2015

 

Congrats @ImZaheer on an outstanding careerWas a pleasure playing with u.Will always cherish the gr8 time we had while playing for Ind — VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) October 15, 2015

 

Congratulations @ImZaheer on an amazing career.terrific bowler but an even better friend.looking forward to some good times ahead. — Ajit Agarkar (@imAagarkar) October 15, 2015

 

cricket gave you evthin and it gave me a friend like u an absolute gem So long Zakattack il see u on the other side God bles you @ImZaheer — yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) October 15, 2015

 

What a bowler mr khan and supper dildar yar. God bless you my brother. Love you zakiiiiiiiii @ImZaheer @BCCI https://t.co/DIjlt1rHHo — Harbhajan Singh (@harbhajan_singh) October 15, 2015

The BCCI too, praised the 37-year-old's contribution to Indian cricket.

 

. @ImZaheer hs been the leader of Indian fast bowlers in the last decade or so & one of the best exponent of reverse swing in India. @BCCI — Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) October 15, 2015

 

An outstanding role model on & off field fr Indian cricket. @ImZaheer hs been one of the key reasons fr Indias success ovr last 15yrs! @bcci — Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) October 15, 2015

MS Dhoni, India's limited-overs captain and Virat Kohli, India's Test captain also shared their gratitude for Zak.

 

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

 

To a great fast bowler & an even greater person, I wish you luck in all future endeavours @ImZaheer bhai. You have inspired many like me. — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) October 15, 2015

Suresh Raina, Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma and other cricketers from the current Indian setup too praised Zaheer who was nothing less than an inspiration for them.

 

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

 

Happy retirement @ImZaheer — Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) October 15, 2015

 

Well done Zak bhai @ImZaheer on your fantastic career. You are a true role model for all the fast bowlers in the world. — ajinkyarahane88 (@ajinkyarahane88) October 15, 2015

 

Well done on a great career @ImZaheer , surely the best fast bowler India has seen.Legends don't retire,they just leave a legacy to follow. — Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) October 15, 2015

 

Zak bhai you will go as one of the greats to have played this wonderful game. All the best for the future. Legend.@ImZaheer — Umesh Yaadav (@y_umesh) October 15, 2015