Former West Indies bowler and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) star all-rounder Sunil Narine is having a productive Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 and has become talk of the town, thanks to his batting and bowling performances. The KKR all-rounder has been one of the most-talked players in IPL 2024. And considering his popularity many social media accounts have made a claim that Narine belongs to a Muslim family and his later father was a fan of Sunil Gavaskar, thus his first name is Sunil. Many videos are going viral on Instagram and YouTube claiming that Narine's father's name was Shahid or Shaheed Narine and he too was a Muslim. Continue reading to find out how true these claims are! Is Philips Written on Travis Head’s Cap As A Tribute to Late Phillip Hughes? And Was He Crying When KL Rahul Asked About It? Here’s The Truth

Sunil Narine was born on May 26, 1988 in Arima, Trinidad and Tobago and his full name is Sunil Philip Narine. The claims that Sunil Narine is Muslim and his father's name is Shahid or Shaheed are baseless. However, it is true that he was named Sunil as his father was Sunil Gavaskar's fan. Sunil Narine actually belongs to a Hindu family and his late father's name was Shadeed Narine, who passed away in 2016. Sunil Narine is married to Nandita Narine who is a Hindu as well. And his mother Christina Narine is a Hindu too. Sunil Narine Nails ‘Karinkaliyalle’ Instagram Reel Trend, Watch Video of KKR Star Having Fun Amidst IPL 2024.

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Another Video With Fake Claim

There are many such videos which are going viral with fake claim that Sunil Narine belongs to a Muslim family. However, as mentioned earlier, it is not true. Sunil Narine has been star performer for KKR over the years in IPL. Given his form in IPL 2024, there were rumours that the all-rounder will come out of his retirement and feature in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024 for West Indies. The talented spinner, however, made it clear that he is not interested in making an international comeback.

Fact check

Fact Check: Is Sunil Narine Muslim or Hindu? Is His Father’s Name Shahid or Shadeed? Know Truth About The Viral Claims Being Made
Claim :

Sunil Narine is Muslim by religion

Conclusion :

Sunil Narine is actually a Hindu

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