Danish Kaneria, Former Pakistan’s spinner took on to Twitter on Friday to put up a special request.
Kaneria in his tweet and message appealed Yuvraj Singh and Harbajan Singh asking them to make a video appealing to help the minorities in Pakistan.
Danish Kaneria, the second Hindu cricketer after Anil Dalpat, and seventh non Muslim to represent Pakistan in international cricket has been a victim to alleged Pakistani players mistreatment.
This came in after two Indian stars campaigned and voiced their support for Shahid Afridi’s foundation which was raising funds for the coronavirus pandemic affected people.
Kaneria’s Career Statistics:
Danish Kaneria has played 61 tests and 18 ODI’s for Pakistan. While tweeting his message, shared the link urging people to donate for minorities by following the link.
Yuvraj And Harbajan Singh Draw Flak From Fans:
After Yuvraj Singh and Harbajan Singh posted a video urging people to donate for Afridi’s foundation, this angered their respective fans who posted their angry messages.
This forced Yuvraj Singh and Harbajan Singh post clarification on their respective official Twitter handles. Yuvraj Singh wrote, “I am an Indian and will always bleed blue. And will always stand for humanity. Jai Hind!”
Harbajan Singh on Thursday posted a video where Sikhs were preparing food and serving to the people in England. And he also wrote a message where he said humanity was above all religions.
Matches Remain Postponed:
Amidst coronavirus scare, matches remain suspended. The 13th edition of IPL2020 was suspended till 15th April and the BCCI is yet to make a call on the new dates for the tournament to take place.
In a recent interaction with media BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly hinted on the tournament to be a truncated affair, of at all the IPL 2020 would take place. There has been speculations that, after the lockdown period is lifted, there are chances that, IPL2020 may get cancelled.