Published 09:48 IST, October 8th 2020
Pakistani Sikh bowler Mahinder Singh wants to play vs India despite facing discrimination
Sikh fast bowler Mahinder Pal Singh talks about religious discrimination and his aim of representing Pakistan and doing well against India.
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Pakistan has been rewned over years for its lethal fast bowlers. As a result, a young Pakistan-based Sikh fast bowler Mahinder Pal Singh also aspires to don Pakistan jersey and represent country at highest level someday. However, 24-year-old's journey has alrey faced several roblocks in form of discrimination.
Mahinder Pal Singh mits facing discrimination for being a Sikh
In a conversation with Pakpassion.net, Mahinder Pal Singh opened up on challenges he has h to face for being from a Sikh community in Pakistan. Mahinder Pal Singh revealed how he has been subjected to unpleasant comments and discrimination at various sts. Despite struggle, Mahinder Pal Singh is amant that he will t give up on his dreams and strive hard to make it big in Pakistan cricket.
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Mahinder Pal Singh ded how he wishes to represent Pakistan against arch-rivals India at any level. He wants to be involved in high-pressure matches where whole world is watching him perform. bowler ds he has many supporters and fans back in India's Punjab, who will be pleased to see him play in Pakistan team and have promised support to India's archrivals, only if he plays for m.
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Mahinder Pal Singh is struggling to make a mark in Pakistan's domestic setup since PCB has revamped its structure. youngster last played Gre II cricket in 2017 but confirmed that t many players from his departments have been offered contracts by domestic teams. He states that as he does t come from U-16, U-17 or U-19 levels, people are t aware of him, which has led to his n-selection in Pakistan domestic circuit.
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Danish Kaneria alleges religious discrimination in Pakistan cricket team
Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria h shockingly revealed that he h to face discrimination for being a Hindu in Islam-dominated country. Shoaib Akhtar h also ackwledged same and spinner's remarks agreed of being a witness to it. Kaneria h also stated he was handed a life ban by PCB for being a Hindu. Kaneria shared a video on his social media accounts describing mistreatment he received by hands of PCB.
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If se allegations are true, Imran Khan and PCB need to create stricter laws to protect players' integrity irrespective of ir religion or caste. If Mahinder Pal Singh mans to get into reckoning of national selectors, he will be first cricketer from Sikh origin to play for Pakistan. With by his side, bowler still has several years ahe of him to make a name for himself.
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09:48 IST, October 8th 2020