Who was the first non-Muslim Test cricketer of Pakistan?

Wallis Mathias
Wallis Mathias (4 February 1935 – 1 September 1994) was a Pakistani cricketer who played in 21 Tests from 1955 to 1962. A Catholic, he was the first non-Muslim cricketer to play for Pakistan.

Which Hindu cricketer played for Pakistan?

Kaneria was the second Hindu after Anil Dalpat, and seventh non-Muslim to represent Pakistan in international cricket. ODI shirt no. Kaneria played 61 Test matches for Pakistan and took 261 wickets at an average of 34.79.

Which Indian cricketers are Muslim?

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  • Abdul Aziz Khan.
  • Ghulam Ahmed (cricketer)
  • Ahsan-ul-Haq.
  • Asghar Ali (cricketer, born 1924)
  • Mubarak Ali (cricketer)
  • Wazir Ali.
  • Alimuddin (cricketer)

Who is the Indian born New Zealand cricket player?

Meet 22-year-old Rachin Ravindra, New Zealand’s latest Indian-origin cricketer who was drafted in the Kiwi T20 side for the series against India after skipper Kane Williamson pulled out in order to concentrate on the Test series.

Who was first Hindu cricketer in Pakistan?

Anil Dalpat Sonavaria
Anil Dalpat Sonavaria (born 20 September 1963) is the first Hindu ever to play Test cricket for Pakistan. After retirement from cricket, he migrated to Canada with his family where he started a business.

How many Muslims in the Indian cricket team?

two Muslim cricketers
In the current Indian side, fast bowlers Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj are two Muslim cricketers in the squad, named for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka and the three-match T20I series against New Zealand.

What is Soumya Sarkar religion?

Sarkar was born in Satkhira to a Bengali Hindu family. He was named Soumya Shanto but later the word ‘Shanto’ was dropped from his name. On 27 February 2020, Sarkar married his long-time girlfriend Priyonti Debnath Puja.