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'Pakistan PM sheltering and nurturing terrorists': Ex-spinner Kaneria

'Pakistan PM sheltering and nurturing terrorists': Ex-spinner Kaneria

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Former spinner Danish Kaneria suggested that Pakistan has a role in the Pahalgam terror attack in India which led to 26 deaths.

'Pakistan gave up': Former players blast team after loss

'Pakistan gave up': Former players blast team after loss

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Latif slammed Pakistan's middle order for their timid approach, accusing them of 'giving up' when the game demanded urgency.

'India's spinners will crush Pakistan'

'India's spinners will crush Pakistan'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has criticized Babar Azam for focusing on personal milestones over team success, expressing concerns about Pakistan's preparations ahead of their crucial Champions Trophy clash against India. He believes Pakistan's recent struggles, including a disappointing Tri-Nation Series campaign and a 1-1 draw against the West Indies in a home Test series, point to a lack of readiness for the India encounter.

Kaneria requests PCB to lift life ban

Kaneria requests PCB to lift life ban

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Danish Kaneria is desperate to return to the cricketing fold and is even keen on playing domestic cricket.

'I Wish Asia Cup Ends Without Hatred'

'I Wish Asia Cup Ends Without Hatred'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

This Asia Cup has charred the relationship between India and Pakistan players.

'How low can you stoop?': Dhawan slams Afridi

'How low can you stoop?': Dhawan slams Afridi

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan slammed ex-Pakistan spinner Shahid Afridi for his controversial comments on the Pahalgam terror attack.

ICC calls for global life ban on Kaneria

ICC calls for global life ban on Kaneria

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

The ICC Board unanimously acknowledged the lifetime ban on Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria by the England and Wales Cricket Board for his role in the English spot-fixing scandal and urged member nations to enforce the verdict to the fullest.

'Danger to cricket' Kaneria banned for life by ECB

'Danger to cricket' Kaneria banned for life by ECB

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria was given life ban by the England and Wales Cricket Board for his involvement in the Mervyn Westfield spot-fixing case.

ICC says Pakistani Kaneria not clear to play

ICC says Pakistani Kaneria not clear to play

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Danish Kaneria will be called before the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) integrity committee to explain his involvement in a spot-fixing probe that saw former Essex team mate Mervyn Westfield jailed.

Kaneria admits role in Mervyn Westfield spot-fixing case

Kaneria admits role in Mervyn Westfield spot-fixing case

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Pakistan's Danish Kaneria has finally admitted his role in a fixing scandal that led to the imprisonment of former Essex team-mate Mervyn Westfield after six years of denials, Britain's Daily Mail reported.

Secrets of 90s cricket? Latif's book vows to expose

Secrets of 90s cricket? Latif's book vows to expose

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has announced plans to write a biography detailing his experiences with match-fixing scandals that plagued Pakistan and world cricket in the 1990s.

Akhtar alleges Kaneria was mistreated for being Hindu

Akhtar alleges Kaneria was mistreated for being Hindu

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

The banned spinner supports Akhtar's claims and says he will reveal the names of players who discriminated against him.

Mystery surrounds Kaneria's sudden departure from Pak to India

Mystery surrounds Kaneria's sudden departure from Pak to India

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Mystery surrounds the sudden departure of Pakistan's banned Test leg-spinner, Danish Kaneria and his family to India although his brother claims they have gone to perform some religious rituals. Kaneria, his wife, children and his mother flew out to India on Sunday night and are presently said to be in Kochi but speculations are rampant that the banned player might have gone to India to seek a livelihood and settle down there. "My family is in India to perform some religious rituals which will take around 10-days. Our return dates are not confirmed as yet," Kaneria told a television channel from India. His brother, Vicky Kaneria, who is in Karachi and employed with an oil campany also insisted it was a personal trip for religious purposes. But he was unwilling to speak further on the issue. Speculations have been rife over the real purpose of the visit to India as Danish Kaneria had earlier this year reportedly said he would have got more justice in India being a Hindu by faith.

Kaneria's awaits court judgement

Kaneria's awaits court judgement

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

Pakistan's Test leg-spinner Danish Kaneria will have to wait for a few more days to find out if he gets the clearance to be considered for national selection again after the Sindh High Court reserved its judgement on his petition, on Thursday.

Hearing in Kaneria's ban appeal adjourned

Hearing in Kaneria's ban appeal adjourned

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

The hearing into Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria's appeal against a life ban had to be adjourned in London after the counsel for the player objected to the absence of key witness, Mervyn Westfield, from the proceedings.

Why Kaneria is thanking IPL franchises

Why Kaneria is thanking IPL franchises

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

'The IPL franchises showed a gesture regarding their Australian players in Pakistan.'

Kaneria hints Afridi dropped him because of his religion

Kaneria hints Afridi dropped him because of his religion

Rediff.com16 May 2020

Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria on Saturday accused Shahid Afridi of treating him unfairly all through his career and blamed him for a rather short limited overs career. Kaneria, only the second Hindu to play for Pakistan after his maternal uncle Anil Dalpat, took 261 wickets in 61 Tests at an average of 34.79. However, he only played 18 ODIs between 2000 and 2010.

Kaneria accuses ECB of unfair treatment

Kaneria accuses ECB of unfair treatment

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Pakistan Test leg-spinner, Danish Kaneria, who is facing a worldwide life ban from all cricket, has accused the ECB disciplinary panel that banned him from English cricket last week of "discrimination" and "unfair treatment".

Kaneria refused final appeal against life ban

Kaneria refused final appeal against life ban

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria's application to appeal against a life ban for corruption in English county cricket has been refused, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Tuesday.

Kaneria to challenge accuser Westfield's absence

Kaneria to challenge accuser Westfield's absence

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

Lawyers for banned cricketer Danish Kaneria will challenge the absence of witness Mervyn Westfield if he does not appear for an appeal hearing on Monday, the Pakistan player said on Sunday.

'Indian bookie had threatened Kaneria'

'Indian bookie had threatened Kaneria'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2012

Pakistani Test leg-spinner Danish Kaneria, during his hearing by the England and Wales cricket board (ECB), claimed he was unable to break off his ties with Indian bookmaker Arun Bhatia as the latter had threatened him several times.

Latif slams PCB for ignoring Kaneria

Latif slams PCB for ignoring Kaneria

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Former captain Rashid Latif has termed Pakistan Cricket Board's refusal to clear Test leg-spinner Danish Kaneria, suspended for his alleged involvement in spot-fixing, for national selection as an "economic murder".

Kaneria undergoes finger surgery

Kaneria undergoes finger surgery

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

Pakistan leg spinner Danish Kaneria has undergone finger surgery and will be sidelined for six weeks, the bowler said on Thursday. Kaneria, who plays for English county Essex, underwent the operation on Wednesday after sustaining the injury against Worcestershire which forced him to return home with one month remaining for the season to end.

Kaneria mocks PCB after Akmal's ban halved

Kaneria mocks PCB after Akmal's ban halved

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt, who too were found guilty of spot-fixing like Kaneria, have been allowed back into the PCB fold.

Kaneria asserts commitment to Pakistan

Kaneria asserts commitment to Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Jul 2008

Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria denied having told anyone that he would consider playing for England if Pakistan continue to ignore him.

Kaneria challenges ECB petition in Sindh High Court

Kaneria challenges ECB petition in Sindh High Court

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria, who is serving a life ban for spot-fixing, has challenged the petition of the England and Wales Cricket Board filed in the Sindh High Court to recover costs and fines of the case from him.

Kaneria calls for better pitches

Kaneria calls for better pitches

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

The Pakistan leg spinner said the curator should try to make tracks which encourage bowlers and are not totally in favour of batsmen.

Essex police clear Kaneria over betting claims

Essex police clear Kaneria over betting claims

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria has been cleared by Essex police of betting during an English county match last season, his lawyer said. 'The police have cleared Danish as they didn't find any concrete evidence to support the allegations,' Furqan Anwar siad on Wednesday.

Kaneria's Test future in jeopardy

Kaneria's Test future in jeopardy

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Pakistani leg spinner Danish Kaneria's Test future is in jeopardy after he was arrested and latter released on bail during a betting probe in England.

We are monitoring Kaneria's case: PCB

We are monitoring Kaneria's case: PCB

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Insisting that it has not isolated those players who have been given penalties for corruption and misconduct, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said it is closely monitoring the case of Test leg-spinner Danish Kaneria.

Kaneria goes back to basics

Kaneria goes back to basics

Rediff.com18 Nov 2005

Danish Kaneria says he went back to the drawing board to plot England's downfall in the first Test

Kaneria calls Pietersen a chicken

Kaneria calls Pietersen a chicken

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

Danish Kaneria called Kevin Pietersen a chicken and then got him out with a perfect googly

PCB to examine rejection of Kaneria's ban appeal

PCB to examine rejection of Kaneria's ban appeal

Rediff.com27 Apr 2013

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will legally examine the dismissal of the appeal made by leg-spinner Danish Kaneria against his ban on charges of spot-fixing.

Kaneria wants ECB to postpone corruption hearing

Kaneria wants ECB to postpone corruption hearing

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

Former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria has called on the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to postpone a disciplinary hearing into corruption charges so that his lawyer has more time to prepare his defence.

Kaneria deposits 28,000 pounds, gets last chance to overturn ban

Kaneria deposits 28,000 pounds, gets last chance to overturn ban

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

Pakistan's banned Test leg-spinner Danish Kaneria has deposited a sum of 28,000 pounds with a commercial high court in London in order to get his appeal against the life ban heard on April 11.

Kaneria wants PCB to explain World Cup snub

Kaneria wants PCB to explain World Cup snub

Rediff.com9 Jan 2011

Leg-spinner Danish Kaneria wants the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to explain why he was not cleared to play at next month's World Cup.

Kaneria implicated in English spot-fix case

Kaneria implicated in English spot-fix case

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

Pakistan international spinner Danish Kaneria was named in court on Friday as being involved in a spot-fixing scam that led to the trial of a former English county cricketer, AFP reports.

Kaneria to appeal 'unfair' life ban

Kaneria to appeal 'unfair' life ban

Rediff.com23 Jun 2012

The former Pakistan leg-spinner said he will appeal a lifetime ban slapped on him by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for his role in spot-fixing.

Kaneria suspended from playing in Pakistan

Kaneria suspended from playing in Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria has been suspended from playing in his home country after his life ban in England for corruption while playing for Essex in the county championship.

Kaneria's spot-fixing hearing scheduled for June 18

Kaneria's spot-fixing hearing scheduled for June 18

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria will appear before the England and Wales Cricket Board for a hearing into the spot-fixing scam from June 18 and will leave for London with his lawyer on Thursday.