Zaheer Khan To Miss Champions Trophy

Aug. 8, 2009 - PRLog -- After almost a month of mulling over whether he should undergo surgery on his troublesome left shoulder, Indias bowling spearhead Zaheer Khan finally decided to put his bowling arm under the surgeons scalpel in South Africa three weeks ago, it can now be revealed.
While the news gathered momentum back home on Thursday, the surgery actually took place in July. The news was kept under wraps as the player wanted it to be that way, so that no one troubled him during the crucial first phase of recovery, a source presently accompanying the left-arm seamer in South Africa informed 22yards.
Zaheer damaged his left shoulder while attempting a dive during the IPL in South Africa in May. He was in the squad for the ICC World T20 in England but missed the following four-match ODI series in the West Indies.
Zaheer had trouble rotating his shoulder and underwent a month-long rehabilitation under Dr Mark Fergusons guidance . The muscle strengthening exercises provided good relief , but it was only temporary. For best results, Zaheer was recommended surgery as the medics felt he would need it at some stage in the future. So he agreed and is now very happy post surgery, said the source. The recovery period in Zaheers case is expected to last anything between three to five months.
On Thursday afternoon, Zaheer was in a jovial mood and could be seen joking with the staff at Rose Bank Clinic in Johannesburg where Dr Fergusons OPD is located on the first floor. The sling from Zaheers arm is not there now and even the scars on his left shoulder have vanished. One cannot make out that hes had surgery, the source added.
Speaking about Zaheers overall health, the source said, Hes put on a little weight but is cheerful. He is very keen to hit the gym but has been advised rest. His recovery has been excellent and the doctor, his rehab staff and physio are all delighted with his condition . Currently staying with a friend, Zaheer is expected to be back home in a weeks time.
Dr Ferguson has been a magic healer for many Indian cricketers including Tendulkar , Javagal Srinath and spinner Anil Kumble.