'It is privilege to be part of Rajasthan Royals': Keshav Maharaj

‘It is privilege to be part of Rajasthan Royals’: Keshav Maharaj

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the highly anticipated clash against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League 2024, Rajasthan Royals (RR) spinner Keshav Maharaj expressed his gratitude for being part of the squad in the 17th edition of the IPL.

In what promises to be an electrifying showdown between two formidable batting lineups, RR will face off against MI for the second time in the IPL 2024, this time at their home stadium. This match marks the Royals’ fifth and final fixture in Jaipur for the season, following three victories and one defeat in their previous encounters at the venue.

Reflecting on the upcoming match, Maharaj shared his sentiments about playing at a venue with such historical significance. He described it as a nostalgic experience, evoking a sense of connection to the past, mentioning the feeling of playing where one’s ancestors were born generations ago.

Maharaj’s words underscore the emotional attachment and pride that players feel representing their team and playing in iconic cricketing venues like Jaipur.

“It is a privilege to be part of the Rajasthan Royals squad. Playing my first game was a beautiful experience, and the fans in Jaipur are amazing. It’s a very nostalgic feeling coming back to where great-great-great-grandparents were born. Playing for the Rajasthan side is one of the highlights of my career,” Maharaj said in a video posted by IPL.

Further, Maharaj spoke about the spinners of his IPL team, Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal.

“To play with someone like Ash and Yuzi bhai is one of the greatest learnings of my career. Ash is someone who is always eager to pass on knowledge and experience. Yuzi bhai tried to emulate these things and that is the one reason that has made him successful over the years,” the Proteas spinner added.

Maharaj said that he had followed legendary spinners Muttiah Murlidharan and Shane Warne. He went on to say that if he is able to achieve half of what they have then he would have a successful career.

“I have always looked up to Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne. They have the ability to dismiss the batter from their skill set. If I could achieve half of what they have them I would really be successful,” the South African player concluded.

(With ANI inputs)

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