Now, Mohammed Yousaf 'condemns' discrimination claim by Danish Kaneria & Shoaib Akhtar

Soon after Shoaib Akhtar's big revelation about Danish Kaneria facing being 'mistreated' by Pakistan players over his religion, former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Yousaf on Friday condemned comments made about discrimination.

Taking to Twitter, Yousaf said that he condemns comments made about discrimination regarding players from mirity in Pakistan Team. He added he has been a member of team and received a lot of support and love from team, manment and fans. Yousaf captained ODI and Test team of Pakistan and was a Christian by faith before converting to Islam in 2005. Yousaf was fourth Christian to play for Pakistan Cricket Team. 

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Shoaib Akhtar makes big revelation

Shoaib Akhtar, former Pakistani pacer, made a staggering revelation on Thursday during a chat show, claiming that Danish Kaneria, former Pakistani spinner, was mistreated by his team-mates by virtue of his religion. In a video that went viral, Akhtar rehashed plight of Hindus in Pakistan and was seen talking about bigotry some players faced because of ir religion. Akhtar cited example of former spinner Danish Kaneria, who was second Hindu after Anil Dalpat in Pakistani cricket team. 

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“ captain would raise eyebrows about him eating with us or taking food from same table. I told him that you could be captain but your conduct is disgraceful. This guy is taking so many wickets to win matches for us and you’re treating him like this,” he furiously said.

Kaneria seeks PM Imran Khan's help

"I gave everything possible for Pakistan as a cricketer and I am very proud of it. And in hour of need, I am positive that people of Pakistan will help," Danish Kaneria said on Friday. "I need support from all legendary players of Pakistan including Horable Prime Minister Imran Khan, cricket administrators of Pakistan and or countries to get me out mess. Please come forward and help me out," he added.

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