Controversy Surrounds Former Spinner Danish Kaneria: Picture Removed from Jaipur Stadium Amid Tensions

The former Pakistani cricketer **Danish Kaneria**, known for his controversial statements regarding Pakistan and religious conversion, has once again found himself at the center of a storm. Despite his support for India, which has included criticizing Pakistan and praising India’s policies, his reputation has not been spared from the fallout of recent tensions between the two nations.

Reports indicate that after the recent aggressive actions from India, Pakistan’s strong response has further humiliated **Narendra Modi’s government** globally. As a result, **Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium** has removed a portrait of **Danish Kaneria** from its gallery. The presence of Kaneria’s picture had previously sparked protests from Hindu extremist groups.

### Why Was Danish Kaneria’s Picture Displayed in Jaipur?

The inclusion of Kaneria’s portrait in the Sawai Mansingh Stadium had drawn strong reactions from certain Hindu extremist factions. However, the stadium officials had defended the display, stating that it was part of a gallery honoring notable cricketers. Kaneria, a Hindu by religion, represented Pakistan’s national team from 2000 to 2012, playing 61 Test matches and 18 One-Day Internationals, and taking 261 wickets in Tests.

### Kaneria’s Notable Record Against India

Kaneria’s record against India was especially impressive, with 44 wickets in 11 Tests and 2 One-Day Internationals. Despite his significant contributions to cricket, his later association with a **spot-fixing scandal** in 2012, which led to a lifetime ban by the **England and Wales Cricket Board** during his county stint with Essex, tarnished his career.

This latest controversy highlights the complex relationship between Kaneria’s past and the evolving diplomatic and social tensions between India and Pakistan, further complicating his legacy in both countries.