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From Yousuf Youhana To Danish Kaneria: List Of Pakistan Cricketers Who Were Not Muslims

Former wicketkeeper Anil Dalpat is Danish Kaneria's cousin. Anil Dalpat played for Pakistan as the first Hindu player of the Pakistan cricket team. 

Danish Kaneria

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Danish Kaneria

Former spinner Danish Kaneria was the last non-Muslim player to play for Pakistan. He made his debut back in 2000 where he took part in 61 Test matches.

Yousuf Youhana

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Yousuf Youhana

Former Pakistan player Yousuf Youhana played 90 test matches for the Pakistani team and he was also a non - Muslim player.  Yohana was a Christian, but then he decided to convert to Islam in 2004 and changed his name to Mohammad Yousuf.

Anil Dalpat

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Anil Dalpat

Former wicketkeeper Anil Dalpat is Danish Kaneria's cousin. Anil Dalpat played for Pakistan as the first Hindu player of the Pakistan cricket team.

Antao D'Souza

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Antao D'Souza

Antao D'Souza who came from a Christian family, started playing for Pakistan in 1959 and played a total of 6 Test matches.

Duncan Sharpe

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Duncan Sharpe

Duncan Sharpe, a Christian, made his debut for Pakistan back in 1959. He played two Test matches for Pakistan.

Wallis Mathias

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Wallis Mathias

Wallis Mathias who came from a Christian family, played for Pakistan in 1974. Mathias played 21 Test matches for Pakistan.

Sohail Fazal

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Sohail Fazal

Sohail Fazal, a Christian, had taken part in two ODI matches for Pakistan. 

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