Former India pacer Zaheer Khan highlighted the importance of Mumbai's club cricket culture and recalled how playing in the city's maidans helped him made a mark at the highest level.

"Club cricket in Mumbai is an important feature that helps all cricketers. In my case, for sure, it really shaped me up and got me ready for the challenges of the higher level," said Zaheer, who was the chief guest at the 72nd Police Invitation Shield final at the Police Gymkhana on Monday.