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Tale of Zaheer Khan's injury woes

Zaheer Khan suffered a hamstring injury and was forced to leave the field on the opening day of the first Test against England at Lord's on Thursday.

- Lord's Test: Day 2 Images Report

Although the status of the pacer's availability for the rest of Test, and series, is still unclear, his absence could have a bearing on the team's fortunes in the four Tests.

- Zaheer Khan's six Test bunnies

Right through his career, Zaheer has been plagued with different injuries, missing matches at regular intervals.

Between two England tours, in 2007 and 2011, India played 43 Tests and Zaheer had to sit out in 15 of them; that is, one every three Tests!

Rajneesh Gupta presents the story of Zaheer's injury woes, since 2007.

2011 - v West Indies in West Indies

Was rehabilitating from right ankle problem.

Tests missed: 3

2010-11 - v South Africa in South Africa

Missed the first Test due to hamstring injury, but played in next two.

Tests missed: 1

2010-11 - v New Zealand in India

Missed the last of three Tests because of groin strain.

Tests missed: 1

2010 - v Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka

Missed the tour because of shoulder injury.

Tests missed: 3

2007-08 - v South Africa in India

Missed the series because of ankle injury.

Tests missed: 3

2007-08 - v Australia in Australia

Dropped out of team ahead of Sydney Test with an ankle injury.

Tests missed: 3

2007-08 - v Pakistan in India

Missed the third Test because of ankle injury.

Tests missed: 1