Danish Kaneria: Biography, Records, Age, Height, Achievements, Family and Career Statistics

Danish Prabha Shankar Kaneria is a former Pakistani cricketer who was the country’s second Hindu cricketer. However, the athlete is said to have made his test debut against England on December 29, 2000, and then went on to play in an ODI against Zimbabwe on October 31, 2001. With nearly 32 wickets in seven championship matches for Essex in 2005, he successfully demonstrated his potential and impressed his fans. He is, however, regarded as Pakistan’s most prolific wicket-taker. Danish Kaneria was also shortlisted for the ICC Test Player of the Year award in 2005.

Danish Kaneria Biography:

• Real Name: Danish Prabha Shankar Kaneria
• Other/Nicknames: Nani-Danny
• Profession: Former Pakistani Cricketer
• Famous For: His well-disguised googly
• Batting: Right-handed
• Bowling: Right-arm leg break
• Other Hobbies: Listening to Music and Travelling
• Danish Kaneria Net Worth: $1 Million – $5 Million
• Danish Kaneria Annual Earnings from YouTube: $7,378 – $21,067
• Instagram Handle: @danishkaneria61
• Twitter: @DanishKaneria61

Danish Kaneria Physical Features:

• Height: 6 ft 0 in 
• Weight: 97 kilograms (approx.) 
• Eye Colour: Dark Brown
• Hair Colour: Dark Brown

Danish Kaneria Personal Life:

• Date of Birth: 16 December 1980
• Age: 41 (as in 2021)
• Nationality: Pakistan
• Birthplace: Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
• Hometown: Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
• School: St. Patrick’s High School
• College: Government Islamia College

Danish Kaneria Debut:

• Test: 29 November 2000 against England
• ODI: 31 October 2001 against Zimbabwe

Danish Kaneria’s Achievements:

1. Danish had managed to play 206 first-class matches between 1998-99 and 2011-12, with an incredible 1,024 sackings to his name.
2. Undoubtedly, the player is regarded as having taken 10 or more wickets in a match on more than 12 events.
3. Danish Kaneria is widely regarded as Pakistan’s best wicket-taker.
4. However, in 2005, Danish Kaneria was shortlisted for the ICC Test Player of the Year award.
5. Danish Kaneria has taken 5 wickets against every country except England so far.

Danish Kaneria Family Details:

• Marital Status: Married
• Danish Kaneria Wife: Dharmita Kaneria
• Parents Name: Father – Prabhashankarbhai Laljibhai Kaneria and Mother – Babitaben Kaneria
• Siblings: Elder brother- Anil Dalpat
• Children: Son- Danish Kaneria, Jr. and daughter- Parisa Kaneria.
• Religion: Hinduism

Some of the lesser-known facts about Danish Kaneria:

1. Danish Kaneria is a Hindu boy with Gujrati ancestors who was born and raised in Pakistan.
2. The cricketer is said to be the Pakistan National Cricket team’s second Hindu player. His cousin Anil Dalpat, on the other hand, is regarded for being the first to do so.
3. Danish, on the other hand, was 19 years old when he was enlisted to play for the national team against England in November 2000.
4. In the 1998-1999 season, Danish made his first-class debut for the National Shipping Corporation against the Habib Bank Limited cricket team. He also played for National Shipping Corporation, Karachi Whites, Pakistan Reserves, Habib Bank Limited cricket team, Essex, Sindh cricket team, and Pakistan A cricket team as a domestic cricketer.
5. From 2004 to 2010, Danish Kaneria reflected Essex in the English County Championship.
6. According to reports, the cricketer was arrested for match anomalies during the 2009 domestic cricket season. Later, in September 2010, the investigation was concluded, and he was found not guilty of all charges. Even so, the player was barred from playing in national team matches by the “Pakistan Cricket Board” for no apparent reason.