Only the second Hindu to play for Pakistan, Danish Kaneria featured in 61 Tests and 18 ODIs, taking 276 wickets in a career that stretched for over a decade.
Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has reacted to the rumours that he was seeking Indian citizenship. In a lengthy post on X, Kaneria said that while he received love from the Pakistani people, he also faced religious discrimination and “attempts of forced conversion” during his playing days. Only the second Hindu to play for Pakistan, after wicketkeeper Anil Dalpat, the 44-year-old featured in 61 Tests and 18 ODIs, taking 276 wickets in a career that stretched for over a decade.
“Lately, I have seen many people questioning me, asking why I do not speak about Pakistan, why I comment on Bharat’s internal matters, and some even alleging that I do all this for Bharatiya citizenship. I feel it is important to set the record straight. From Pakistan and its people, I have received much, above all, the love of the awam. But alongside that love, I also faced deep discrimination from Pakistani authorities and the PCB, including attempts of forced conversion,” Kaneria wrote.
Lately, I have seen many people questioning me, asking why I do not speak about Pakistan, why I comment on Bharat’s internal matters, and some even alleging that I do all this for Bharatiya citizenship. I feel it is important to set the record straight.
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— Danish Kaneria (@DanishKaneria61) October 4, 2025
Lately, I have seen many people questioning me, asking why I do not speak about Pakistan, why I comment on Bharat’s internal matters, and some even alleging that I do all this for Bharatiya citizenship. I feel it is important to set the record straight.