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Former Indian spearhead Zaheer Khan is about to enter the Indian Premier League as a coach. According to Mumbai Mirror, the legendary pacer could join the Mumbai Indians as bowling mentor for the upcoming season.
If Zaheer joins the Indians of Mumbai, he will replace Lasith Malinga. The star of Sri Lanka had joined the team as a bowling mentor after being unsold at the auction. Malinga, recently re-enlisted in Sri Lanka's ODI team, wants to play in the league again.
"It's planned. Malinga played in other leagues of the world. He had even played for Sri Lanka in the Asian Cup and he wants to test himself at the IPL before the World Cup. He wants to play in the IPL to be at the height of the World Cup, "said an IPL insider according to The Mumbai Mirror.
Zaheer, meanwhile, has not yet made his debut in the Indian Premier League. However, he had worked as a mentor playing for Delhi Daredevils. But it should be noted that he was not the official mentor of the team.
Zaheer was an integral part of the team that won the World Cup in 2011 and went to the finals in 2003. He was the best ATM wagerer in India. in both editions. With 610 international wickets, Zaheer ended his career as one of the best Indian bowlers. The leader of the left arm was the fourth largest window taker for India, all formats combined. He also has the second highest total of goals – 311 – for an Indian coach in the Tests, behind the legendary Kapil Dev's 434. He is also considered India's best Indian reversal pitcher.
Mahela Jayawardene currently runs the back room. Indian staff of Mumbai. The franchise staff also includes Sachin Tendulkar (Icon), Robin Singh, Shane Bond, James Penant, Paul Chapman, Rahul Sanghvi and others.
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