Multiple choice general knowledge sports Who is Danny boy? Darren Gough Danish Kaneria Desmond Haynes Mohammed Asif Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Danish Kaneria was nicknamed 'Danny boy' - a simple play on his first name Danish. The Pakistani leg-spinner played 61 Tests for Pakistan from 2000-2010. This nickname is straightforward unlike many colorful cricket nicknames.