Cricketers who changed their religion. Last two will shock you.

Suraj Randiv (SL). He was born in a Muslim Family and his name was Mohammad Masruk Suraj. In 2010 he adopted Buddhism and changed his name.

Tillakaratne Dilshan (SL). Born in Muslim Family and got his name Tuwan Mohammad Dilsan. At the age of 16 after his parents separation he converted to Buddhism which was his mother’s religion.

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Mahmudul Hasan (BAN). All rounder from Bangladesh who converted from Muslim To Hindu. His later name was Vikash Ranjan Das.

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Mohammad Yousuf (PAK). He was born in Christian Family. His name was Yousuf Youhana. Later in 2005-06 he converted to Islam and changed his name.

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Wayne Parnell (SA). South Africa’s speedstar converted from Christian to Islam. He changed his religion on 30th july 2011. He changed his name to Wayne Waleed Parnell.

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Vinod Kambli (IND). He was born in a Hindu Family. During his 2nd marriage with Andrea Hewitt he converted into Christianity.

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A G Kripal Singh (IND). He was the first cricketer to change his religion. He converted from Sikhism to Christianity for his marriage. He changed his name to Arnold George.

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