Keshav Maharaj: A cricketer’s journey from Durban to international fame

Is Kehsav Maharaj Indian?

Keshav was born on the beach of Durban to Atmanand and Kanchan Mala. His forefathers hailed from Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, and arrived in Durban in 1874.

Is Keshav Maharaj a captain?

He has captained for 5 matches and won 4 matches with one ended being a no result. He is currently the vice-captain of the side in limited overs cricket.

When did Keshav Maharaj start playing cricket?

Keshav started playing at the age of 2, he was coached by his father Athmanand Maharaj who was a wicketkeeper-batsman for Natal province.

• KFC
• New Balance
• Futurelife,

• Income – INR 2 crore per annum

• Net Worth (Approx) – 24 crore

FAVOURITE THINGS OF KESHAV MAHARAJ

• Keshav is married to Lerisha Maharaj (Lerisha Munsamy). She is a a well-known Kathak dancer in South Africa. 
• Instagram Account:- @lerisha_m

Keshav Maharaj is one of the most successful and decorated cricketers in the world. Some of his achievements include:

• In 2017, he became the 7th South African spinner to take a five-for in Tests, against New Zealand.
• Maharaj registered his best Test bowling figures in an innings of 9 for 129 and also registered the best ever bowling figures in a Test innings by a visiting bowler in Sri Lanka.
• He also recorded the best ever bowling figures in a Test innings by a South African in Asia.
•  His figures of 9 for 129 are the second-best bowling figures by a South African in an innings of a Test after Hugh Tayfield.
• The best Test bowling figures by a South African since readmission to international cricket in 1991.
•  He became the second left-arm spinner, after Rangana Herath, to claim 9 wickets in a test innings.

• Domestic/IPL Franchise – Dolphins, KwaZulu-Natal
• Nature on the field – Calm
• Like to play against – India and Pakistan

• Test – November 03 – 07, 2016 vs Australia at Perth
• ODI – 27 May 2017 against England at Southampton
• T20I- September 10, 2021 vs Sri Lanka at Colombo (RPS)