'Bharat my Matrubhumi, a temple for me,' says ex-Pak cricketer Danish Kaneria; gives update on citizenship Danish Kaneria gave an update on the rumours of his wish for an Indian citizenship. New Delhi:Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria on Saturday clarified that he is not seeking Indian citizenship, putting a full stop to the rumours that his positive remarks for India stem from his such wish. Kaneria, the ex-Pakistani cricketer, has several times said it publicly that he has faced discrimination by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). In a social media post, the former cricketer has stated that Pakistan is his 'Janmabhoomi' while India is his 'Matrubhumi'. Kaneria then made his opinion clear about Indian citizenship.