Danish Kaneria clarifies his stance on Indian citizenship application

The ex-Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria has addressed rumours surrounding his potential Indian citizenship application, clarifying that he has no such aspirations. Residing in the United States with his family, Kaneria, a Hindu by religion, highlighted his pride in his Pakistani identity, despite the discrimination he has faced.

Responding to the rumours that his favourable comments on India’s internal affairs stemmed from a wish for Indian citizenship, Kaneria took to X to reveal his personal experiences with discrimination from the Pakistan Cricket Board and authorities. He also opened up about the pressure to change his religion.

“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, ” he wrote on X.