Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | South African |
| Date of Birth | 07/02/1990 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | Durban, Natal Province, South Africa |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Keshav Athmanand Maharaj |
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| Nickname | Maharaj of Durban |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 07/02/1990 |
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| Age (as of 2023) | 33 Years |
| Birthplace | Durban, Natal Province, South Africa |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Nationality | South African |
| Ethnicity | Indian |
| Hometown | Durban |
| School | Northwood Boys High School, Durban |
| Religion/Religious Views | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Lerisha Munsamy |
| Marriage Date | 16/04/2022 |
| Engagement Date | 17/01/2019 |
Family
| Father | Athmanand Maharaj (Former Wicketkeeper-batsman) |
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| Mother | Kanchan Mala |
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| Wife | Lerisha Munsamy |
| Children | None |
Career
| Coach/Mentor | Athmanand Maharaj |
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| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Slow left-arm orthodox |
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Favourites
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| Bowler | Muttiah Muralitharan |
| Holiday Destination | Thailand |
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| Author | U.F. Shah |
Style Quotient
| Cars Collection | Volkswagen Golf |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Keshav hails from a family of cricketers originating from Sultanpore, Uttar Pradesh, India. | |
| 2. He began his cricket journey at the mere age of 2, under the guidance of his father, Athmanand, who was a wicketkeeper-batsman for the Natal province. | |
| 3. Initially a left-arm seam bowler, Keshav transitioned to spin bowling on his father's suggestion. | |
| 4. The WACA, Perth, saw Keshav make his Test debut against Australia. | |
| 5. His romantic journey with Lerisha Munsamy started in 2018, leading up to their engagement in 2019 and marriage in 2022. | |
| 6. Representing South Africa, he participated in the T20I World Cups of 2021 and 2022. | |
| 7. In September 2021, Keshav was appointed the ODI captain during the series against Sri Lanka, later becoming South Africa's ODI World Cup vice-captain in 2023. | |
| 8. For the SA20 League, he played for the Durban Super Giants and captained the team in the 2024 season. | |
| 9. Beyond cricket, Keshav showcases his culinary skills through a food blog. | |
| 10. Engaged in philanthropy, he actively supports the Hollywood Foundation through charitable initiatives. | |
| 11. During the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, Keshav garnered attention for adorning his cricket bat with the 'Om' symbol. |