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The Times of India
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TOI Sports Desk

'Shahid Afridi told me to convert...': Danish Kaneria accuses former Pakistan skipper

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan spinner, Danish Kaneria, has made startling revelations about his cricketing career, accusing former captain Shahid Afridi of persistently pressuring him to convert to Islam. Kaneria, who is the highest wicket-taking spinner in Pakistan's cricket history, opened up about the discrimination he faced during his playing days.

Kaneria shed light on the challenges he encountered, with Inzamam-ul-Haq being the only captain who supported him. He revealed that most other players caused him significant trouble, and some, including Shahid Afridi, consistently discussed the idea of religious conversion.

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