• South African cricketer Keshav Maharaj brought out his Hindu roots following thrilling win over Pakistan.

  • Maharaj hit the winning runs for the Proteas Men.

‘Jai Shree Hanuman’: Keshav Maharaj showcases his origins after South Africa’s thrilling win over Pakistan – ODI World Cup 2023
Keshav Maharaj with Tabraiz Shamsi (Photo Source: Twitter)

In a nail-biting encounter during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, South Africa registered a stunning one-wicket triumph against Pakistan at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium, with Keshav Maharaj taking the spotlight as he struck the winning runs for the Proteas Men.

Keshav Maharaj hits the winning runs for South Africa

Maharaj’s boundary off Mohammad Nawaz‘s delivery in the 48th over of the match sealed the deal for South Africa, leading to their fourth consecutive win in the ongoing tournament.

The exultant scene at the ground was palpable as Maharaj and his batting partner, Tabraiz Shamsi, reveled in the victory, triggering a wave of jubilation across the South African camp. Skipper Temba Bavuma’s animated presence in the dugout reflected the team’s relief and elation as they finally managed to beat Pakistan in this century.

Keshav Maharaj expresses his joy on Instagram

Following the match, Maharaj took to Instagram to express his joy, capturing the essence of the win over Pakistan with a resounding chant of ‘Jai Shri Hanuman’ in the post’s caption.

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The shared images documented Maharaj’s celebratory moments after securing the win, accompanied by a message that read, “In God I Trust what a special result by the boys, awesome to see the performances from @shamsi90 & @aidenmarkram. Jai Shree Hanuman.”

A devout Hindu, Maharaj’s ancestral roots trace back to Sultanpur, India, and his visits to various temples in the southern parts of the country reflect his deep-seated faith in Lord Hanuman, which he proudly exhibits through his social media posts.

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