The fitness issue of India speedster Zaheer Khan took a dramatic turn on Thursday as the bowler himself said he was surprised at the reports that said he was all set to go to Pakistan. ‘‘There will be no compromises on my fitness. I will travel to Pakistan only if I’m 100 per cent fit,’’ Zaheer told The Indian Express. He added that he was going to visit Dr Anant Joshi for complete check-up after two days. ‘‘The picture will clear only after March 1. I’m too fascinated by Pakistan, its people and food. Naturally I would like to part of the touring party, but only if I’m able to deliver to my fullest,’’ he said.Zaheer reiterated his top priority was to be able to bowl ‘‘flat out’’. ‘‘I will not play international cricket if I’m not doing that (bowling flat out),’’ he asserted during a telephonic talk after his return from Chennai where he had a session at the MRF Foundation with veteran Australian guru Dennis Lillee.‘‘Lillee has advised me to be patient and not compromise anywhere on my fitness,’’ said Zaheer.
