Keshav Maharaj, a right-handed bat and left-arm bowler for India, is one of the most successful and decorated cricketers in the world. He has achieved notable achievements, including taking a five-for in Tests and recording the best bowling figures in an innings by a visiting bowler in Sri Lanka. Maharaj is married to Lerisha Maharaj, a Kathak dancer in South Africa, and has a salary of INR 2 crore per annum. He has also endorsed brands such as KFC and New Balance.
KESHAV MAHARAJ BIOGRAPHY
| FULL NAME | Keshav Athmanand Maharaj |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Durban, Natal Province, South Africa |
| BORN | 7 February 1990 |
| HEIGHT | 6 ft 3 in (175 cm) |
| EYE COLOUR | Dark Brown |
| JERSEY NO. | 16 (ICC) |
| BATTING STYLE | Right-hand bat |
| BOWLING STYLE | Slow Left arm Orthodox |
| ROLE | Bowler |
| TEAM | South Africa |
| IPL | Rajasthan Royals |
| FATHER | Athmanand Maharaj (Former Wicketkeeper-batsman) |
| MOTHER | Kanchan Mala |
| SISTER | Nashika, Tarisma |
| ZODIAC SIGN | Aquarius |
| HOBBIES | Travelling, Swimming, Reading, Cooking |
| SCHOOL | Northwood Boys High School, Durban |
| KESHAV MAHARAJ’S INSTAGRAM | @keshavmaharaj16 |
| KESHAV MAHARAJ’S FACEBOOK | @Keshav-Maharaj |
| KESHAV MAHARAJ’S TWITTER | @keshavmaharaj16 |
KESHAV MAHARAJ’S NEWS
TABLE OF CONTENT
- KESHAV MAHARAJ BIOGRAPHY
- KESHAV MAHARAJ’S NEWS
- DEBUT IN INTERNATIONAL CRICKET OF KESHAV MAHARAJ
- CRICKET & MORE OF KESHAV MAHARAJ
- RECORDS OF KESHAV MAHARAJ
- GIRLFRIENDS AND MORE OF KESHAV MAHARAJ
- FAVOURITES OF KESHAV MAHARAJ
- KESHAV MAHARAJ’S VIDEO
- SALARY OF KESHAV MAHARAJ
- KESHAV MAHARAJ BRAND ENDORSEMENTS
- PHOTO GALLERY OF KESHAV MAHARAJ
DEBUT IN INTERNATIONAL CRICKET OF KESHAV MAHARAJ
- 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)
CRICKET & MORE OF KESHAV MAHARAJ
- Domestic/IPL Franchise – Dolphins, KwaZulu-Natal
- Nature on the field – Calm
- Like to play against – India and Pakistan
RECORDS OF KESHAV MAHARAJ
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.
GIRLFRIENDS AND MORE 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
FAVOURITES OF KESHAV MAHARAJ
| Batsman | Rahul Dravid, Kevin Pietersen, Herschelle Gibbs |
| Bowler | Muttiah Muralitharan |
| Author | U.F. Shah |
| Restaurant(s) | Hard Rock Cafe, Fego Caffe, inJohannesburg, Chai Naast o in Beckenham |
| Destination | Thailand |
KESHAV MAHARAJ’S VIDEO
SALARY OF KESHAV MAHARAJ
- Income – INR 2 crore per annum
- Net Worth (Approx) – 24 crore
KESHAV MAHARAJ BRAND ENDORSEMENTS
- KFC
- New Balance
- Futurelife,
PHOTO GALLERY OF KESHAV MAHARAJ
FAQs about Keshav Maharaj
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.
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.
Keshav started playing at the age of 2, he was coached by his father Athmanand Maharaj who was a wicketkeeper-batsman for Natal province.