Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 10:23am on 13 Mar 2025,Thursday Sports
Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria has accused ex-captain Shahid Afridi of pressuring him to convert to Islam, leading to discrimination that hindered his career. Kaneria, Pakistan's highest wicket-taking spinner, revealed that while Inzamam-ul-Haq and Shoaib Akhtar supported him, Afridi and others isolated him, refusing to eat with him and frequently discussing religious conversion. Kaneria emphasized his unwavering commitment to Hinduism, stating, "My religion is everything to me." He also claimed that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) didn't support him due to his faith, fearing he might break records. Kaneria praised India for providing equal opportunities to all cricketers, contrasting it with his experiences in Pakistan.
