[2] This is regarded by critics as a notable achievement,[3] and as of October 2024[update], only 54 bowlers have taken 15 or more five-wicket hauls at international level in their cricketing careers.
[4] Danish Kaneria, a right-arm leg spinner, represented the Pakistan national cricket team in 61 Tests between 2000 and 2010.
[8] Kaneria's best bowling figures in an innings were 7 wickets for 77 runs against Bangladesh at the Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka, in January 2002.
[10][11] Having made his One Day International (ODI) debut in 2001 against Zimbabwe at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium,[12] Kaneria played 18 matches for Pakistan and took 15 wickets in the format.
[1] As of 2017[update], he has taken 15 five-wicket hauls in international cricket; he ranks seventh in the list for Pakistan in all formats of the game combined.