Oct 20, 2023, 12:28 PM IST

Non-Muslim cricketers to play for Pakistan

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Anil Dalpat

Anil Dalpat is a former Pakistani cricketer and coach and was also the first Hindu player ever to play for the Pakistan cricket team.

A former right-arm leg spinner, Danish Kaneria has played 61 Tests and taken 261 wickets at an average of 34.79.  Kaneria was the second Hindu after his cousin, Anil Dalpat to have played for Pakistan in international cricket.

Danish Kaneria

Formerly known as Yousuf Youhana who was born to a Punjabi Christian family. Later in his career, he changed his religion and name to Mohammad Yousaf. He has played for Pakistan in all three formats.

Mohammad Yousaf

Wallis Mathias was the first Non-Muslim cricketer to play for Pakistan during 1950s.

Wallis Mathias

A former right handed batter who played only two ODIs in his career. He is a Christian by religion who played for Pakistan in the 1980s. 

Sohail Fazal

A former Pakistani player and a Christian by religion who had played for Pakistan in only three Tests in late 1950s. 

Duncan Sharpe

D'Souza is a Christian who played for the Pakistan cricket team in six Test matches during late 1950s and early 1960s.

Antao D'Souza