Zaheer happy with Test return
Zaheer Khan, who returned to the Test side after seven months, picked up eight wickets in three Tests in Sri Lanka
It's natural to be apprehensive when you are coming back from injury. Did any negative thoughts bother you? That is why I took my time to get back to international cricket. I was very clear that physically there was not going to be much of a problem. To get back into rhythm was the important thing. All I was concerned about was, that. It takes time as it only comes after bowling a number of overs. Playing the Test matches and bowling long spells helped me achieve that. I knew that Sri Lankan conditions would be tough in terms of heat and humidity but I think I coped well during the series.
Nishi Narayanan is a staff writer at ESPNcricinfo