India vs South Africa The Test series is scheduled to begin on November 14 and fans are excited ahead of the two-match leg starting at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. With anticipation rising around the high-stakes red-ball battle, the veteran South African spinner Keshav Maharaj Participated in a fun rapid-fire chat, sharing some candid, humorous, and heartfelt reactions. His answers gave fans the latest insight into his cricketing memories, personal choices and challenges on the field.
Keshav Maharaj reveals his favorite international wicket and toughest batsman
In the rapid-fire interaction, Maharaj reflected on some of the most memorable moments of his career, starting with his favorite international wicket. Without any hesitation he chose the former India captain Rohit SharmaA dismissal that he remembers from the final t20 world cup 2024 – a moment that clearly holds emotional significance for the left-arm spinner.
When Maharaj was asked about his favorite method of dismissal, he chose ‘stumped’, a wicket that often rewards spin bowlers for deception and flight. The answer entirely reflects his success in defeating batsmen through subtle variations.
The entertaining segment also brought out the human side of the Proteas spinner. The chef revealed that cooking is one of his hidden talents, a hobby that many fans were happy to know about.
However, an extraordinary answer came when he named the toughest batsman he has bowled to. Recalling his early days, Maharaj said, ‘He was so lucky that he got a chance to bowl late.’ Phil Hughes,’ describing how difficult it was to bowl against the Australian batsman. Hughes’ heartfelt mention added an emotional layer to the chat.
The chef further shared that his favorite Indian dish is Chole Bhature, which expresses his love for the popular North Indian dish. When asked which partner he had on speed dial, he immediately said the name Kagiso RabadaHighlighting their close relationship on and off the field.
As far as the superpower he wishes he had – Maharaj chose invisibility, which was a fun and imaginative choice in line with the light-hearted nature of the segment.
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Here is the rapid fire round:
- Why: Your favorite international wicket?
Maharaj: Rohit Sharma in the final of T20 World Cup 2024. - Why: Preferred method of dismissal?
Maharaj: Stumpedya - Why: Do you have any hidden talents?
Maharaj: I love cooking - Why: One batsman who has challenged you the most?
Maharaj: Phil Hughes - Why: Favorite Indian dish?
Maharaj: Chole Bhature - Why: Do you have a buddy on Speeddial?
Maharaj: KG Rabada - Why: Do you wish you had a superpower?
Maharaj: invisibility
There is buzz among the fans that the star-studded teams are ready for the battle of the red ball
With both teams having world-class talent, there is excitement for the series. India, led by Shubman GillClaim to feature a specific lineup Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL RahulAnd Jasprit BumrahSouth Africa, captained by Temba Bavumareach out to accomplished artists like aiden markram And Kagiso Rabada,
As Eden Gardens prepares to host the opening Test, fans are eagerly awaiting a competitive, high-quality encounter between two well-balanced and star-studded teams.
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