In the following years , Zaheer 's rise was seen much for his wicket - taking abilities .
Some also regard the slump in form of Irfan Pathan and injury to Munaf as reasons why Zaheer got the opportunity to make it to the national team .
In the following years , Zaheer 's rise was seen much for his wicket - taking abilities but some also regard the slump in form of Irfan Pathan and injury to Munaf as reasons why Zaheer got the opportunity to make it to the national team .