Zaheer Khan, one of India's greatest fast bowlers, today bid adieu to international cricket, admitting that he could no longer handle the rigours of the game. Zaheer said in an elaborate statement in Mumbai that he is bidding adieu to his career in international cricket with immediate effect. He said, he is looking forward to signing off his last season in domestic cricket at the conclusion of the Indian Premier League season 9.The 37-year-old left-arm pacer, who has played 92 Test matches, 200 ODIs and 17 T-20 Internationals has been in and out of the team in the last three to four years due to recurrent injuries which took a toll on his body. In 92 Test matches, Zaheer has taken 311 wickets and is fourth highest wicket-taker in longer version amongst Indians after Anil Kumble (619), Kapil Dev (434) and Harbhajan Singh (417). He picked 282 wickets in 200 ODIs he played besides 17 wickets from as many Twenty-20s.He played a major role in India's 2011 World Cup triumph with 21 wickets in the tournament. Zaheer said being part of the 2011 World Cup winning team was the most cherished moment of his career.BCCI today paid rich tribute to retiring Indian fast bowler Zaheer Khan, describing him as an outstanding role model who served Indian cricket with remarkable passion and commitment. BCCI President, Shashank Manohar complimented Zaheer on his wonderful career and said: "The BCCI appreciates Zaheer Khan's outstanding service to Indian Cricket. He served Indiancricket with remarkable passion and commitment. "Being a fast bowler in the Indian sub continent is challenging but he led the bowling attack with distinction and contributed significantly to the success of Indian cricket. I wish him all the best for the future." BCCI Secretary, Anurag Thakur said.