Pakistan leg-spinner Kaneria claims maiden hat-trick by AFP

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Danish Kaneria

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DateLine: 25th September 2009

 

Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria claimed the first hat-trick of his career on Thursday playing for English county side Essex against Derbyshire at Derby.

 

Greg Smith became the Pakistani player's 800th first-class victim when he was bowled behind his legs for six and Graham Wagg fell lbw as he tried to sweep his first ball.

 

Kaneria was mobbed by his team mates when Richard Kettleborough raised the finger after Jon Clare was pinned leg before as he pushed half forward.

 

At stumps, Derbyshire side had made 474 with Australian opener Chris Rogers making 222 before Essex reached 166-2.

(Article: Copyright © 2009 AFP)