“Pakistan is perhaps my Janmabhoomi, but India is my Matrubhumi”: former Pakistani cricket player | Cricket news
Former Pakistani cricket player Danish Kaneria addressed rumors about the search for Indian citizenship, confirming that he has no such plans. He currently lives in the United States with his family.Kaneria, who is Hindu by religion, expressed her pride of her Pakistani citizenship while recognizing discrimination. He responded to speculations according to which his positive comments on internal questions of India were motivated by desires for Indian citizenship.Thanks to an article on X, Kaneria discussed her discrimination experiences from the Pakistani authorities and Pakistan Cricket Board, including pressure to change her religion.“Lately, I saw a lot of people questioning myself, wondering why I am not talking about Pakistan, why I comment on the internal questions of Bharat, and some even alleging that I do all this for the citizenship of Bharatiya. I think it is important to set the record straight, “he wrote on X.“From Pakistan and its inhabitants, I received a lot, above all, the love of AWAM. But alongside this love, I also faced a deep discrimination of the Pakistani authorities and the PCB, including attempts at forced conversion.“Regarding Bharat and his citizenship, let me be absolutely clear. Pakistan can be my Janmabhoomi, but Bharat, the land of my ancestors, is my Matrubhumi. For me, Bharat is like a temple. At the moment, I do not intend to seek Bharatiya Citizenship. If in the future someone like me, I am already doing it, place.“For those concerning my security, with the blessings of Prabhu Shri Ram, I am safe and satisfied with my family. My fate rests in the hands of Lord Ram.”The 44-year-old man has undertaken to exhibit anti-nationals and pseudo-securityists who, according to him, damage societal philosophy and the creation of divisions.Kaneria’s cricket career took place from 2000 to 2010, during which he played 61 test games and 18 ODI for Pakistan as a feeter of the legs of the right arm.His career ended following a life ban by the Cricket Council of England and the Wales for the fixing of the points, which prevented him from participating in matches under their jurisdiction.He now resides in the United States of America with his family.
