The conversation is between an interviewer and Zaheer Khan, a former Indian cricketer, in an informal setting over breakfast. Zaheer Khan is cooking breakfast and chatting with the interviewer about his life, cricket, and his experiences as a fast bowler.
Some of the key points discussed include:
1. Zaheer Khan's love for cooking and his daily routine of making breakfast.
2. His experiences as a fast bowler, including the challenges he faced and the injuries he sustained.
3. The 2003 and 2011 World Cups, and how the team's dynamics changed between the two tournaments.
4. The importance of teamwork and camaraderie in cricket, and how it affects the game.
5. Zaheer Khan's relationships with his teammates, including Ashish Nehra and Yuvraj Singh.
6. His thoughts on the current state of cricket, including the dominance of batsmen and the lack of challenge for bowlers.
7. His favorite memories from his cricketing career, including winning the 2011 World Cup.
8. The challenges of retirement and how he has adjusted to life after cricket.
Throughout the conversation, Zaheer Khan is joined by his neighbor and fellow cricketer, Ajit Agarkar, who adds to the discussion and shares his own experiences. The conversation is light-hearted and humorous, with the two cricketers sharing stories and jokes about their time in the game.
1. Zak is a fast bowler.
2. He is also known as Zak.
3. Zak's neighbor is Ajit Agarkar, a fellow fast bowler.
4. Zak cooks his own breakfast every day.
5. Yuvraj Singh is not a good cook.
6. Zak has a weakness for desserts.
7. He used to restrict himself from eating desserts, but would treat himself after achieving certain milestones.
8. Zak retired from cricket after 14-15 years of service.
9. His retirement was met with an overwhelming response on social media, with the hashtag #ThankYouZak.
10. Zak's favorite moment in his career was winning the World Cup at Wankhede in front of 50,000 people.
11. Zak started playing cricket at the age of 18.
12. He attended the Pace Foundation to improve his training.
13. Zak's weight increased from 62 kgs to 83 kgs after 6 months of training at the Pace Foundation.
14. Zak's favorite answer to a question is about Sachin saying Hansie Cronje was the bowler he didn't like facing.
15. Zak misses being in the dressing room, but not bowling.
16. Zak's mother told him to stop playing cricket when he was suffering from injuries.
17. Zak has a coffee machine at home, which is his lifeline.
18. Zak has played with Ashish Nehra, who is known for his unique character and sense of humor.
19. Zak has met Michael Holding, who is a funny person.
20. Zak and Ajit Agarkar often visit each other's homes.