Danish Kaneria Makes A Shocking Revelation, Says "Shahid Afridi Tried Forcing Me To Convert To Islam"
Published - 26 Oct 2023, 06:34 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:21 AM
Former Pakistani spinner Danish Kaneria made a shocking revelation, stating that Shahid Afridi had tried to force him to convert to Islam. Danish Kaneria mentioned that Inzamam-ul-Haq and Shoaib Akhtar were the only individuals who supported him during his career.
Danish Kaneria discussed the discrimination he encountered from his teammates due to his Hindu faith during his tenure with the Pakistan cricket team. The leg spinner represented Pakistan in 61 Tests and 18 ODIs, taking 261 wickets and 15 wickets in international cricket.
Shahid Afridi Troubled Me A Lot – Danish Kaneria
In an interview with Aaj Tak, Danish Kaneria alleged that Shahid Afridi and other cricketers refused to dine with him. Kaneria stated that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) did not support the spot-fixing charges, primarily due to his Hindu faith.
“My career was going really well, and I was playing County cricket as well. Inzamam-ul-Haq and Shoaib Akhtar were the only people who supported me. Shahid Afridi troubled me a lot. Afridi and others wouldn’t eat with me. Shahid Afridi tried forcing me to convert to Islam,” Kaneria said.
“I was charged with spot-fixing during my county stint. I admitted that I only met a bookie; that was about it. But they pressured me to accept the charges. The PCB didn’t support me because I am a Hindu. They were scared that if I continued to play, I would break their records,” he added.
I Will Always Fight For My Hindu Community – Danish Kaneria
Danish Kaneria emphasized the importance of his Hindu faith, stating that it comes above all else. He expressed his commitment to speaking out against wrongdoing, stating that there are many unreported cases of discrimination in Pakistan.
“For me, my Sanatana Dharma is above everything. I am not saying anything wrong or making things up. I will raise my voice if anything wrong happens. There are a number of cases in Pakistan like these that have not even been reported. The situation is right in front of the whole world. I will always fight for my Hindu community,” Kaneria further added.
