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In a heartwarming announcement that sent ripples of joy through the cricketing community, South African cricket star Keshav Maharaj and his wife Lerisha recently revealed that they are expecting their first child. The couple took to Instagram to share the exciting news, capturing the hearts of fans worldwide with their adorable announcement.
A blissful celebration and emotional revelry
Keshav and Lerisha posted a series of photos and videos on Instagram showcasing the couple’s celebration with close friends and family to announce the exciting news of their impending parenthood. Emotions ran high during the celebration, as evidenced by the teary-eyed moments captured in a heartfelt video shared by Lerisha. The couple also joyfully cut a cake to mark the special occasion, surrounded by the love and warmth of their near and dear ones.
In her caption accompanying the video, Lerisha expressed gratitude for the blessings bestowed upon them and shared the joy of this significant milestone in their lives.
“Shared one of the best moments of our lives with our family and friends. Grateful to God for his blessings, and being able to share this moment with you all,” wrote Lerisha.
Notably, Keshav and Lerisha both have their roots in India and tied the knot with each other in April 2022.
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Lerisha reveals the gender of the baby
The excitement reached new heights when Lerisha disclosed the gender of their impending bundle of joy – a baby girl. Warm wishes and congratulations poured in from fans, friends, and even the official account of the SA20 League and its franchise, Durban Super Giants, as all extended their unique and heartwarming wishes to Keshav and his growing family.
Keshav’s prolific run on the international stage
On the cricketing front, Keshav continues to make waves with his exceptional bowling skills. Having represented South Africa across formats, he boasts an impressive record of 158 and 55 wickets in 50 Tests and 44 ODIs, respectively. Additionally, he has showcased his talent in 27 T20Is, securing 24 wickets.
The cricket fraternity was also buzzed with excitement over Keshav’s decent performance in the ODI World Cup 2023, further solidifying his reputation as a standout performer on the international stage.
