New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI): Pretoria Capitals on Friday introduced Keshav Maharaj as their captain for the upcoming SA20 season.
Maharaj, who was the primary participant bought on the 2025 Participant Public sale, will function new coach Sourav Ganguly’s lieutenant on the sector at Centurion, aiming to reverse the development of the final two seasons of lacking the Playoffs.
‘Considered one of South Africa’s most skilled and revered leaders, Maharaj brings a wealth of worldwide pedigree throughout codecs, together with a confirmed monitor report of guiding groups with composure, readability and intent,’ as per a press release from Pretoria Capitals.
‘Having captained South Africa in white-ball cricket and served as a senior determine inside the nationwide setup for a number of years, Maharaj’s management expertise, tactical understanding and consistency make him a useful addition on this position. His presence strengthens the stability and path of the Pretoria Capitals squad because the workforce heads into the brand new season,’ the assertion additional added.
SA20 is about to kick off from December 26, with defending champions MI Cape City to get their title defence underway with a blockbuster conflict towards Durban’s Tremendous Giants on the picturesque Newlands within the match opener. The following day, Pretoria Capitals will kickstart their marketing campaign towards Joburg Tremendous Kings.
In the meantime, West Indies batter Shai Hope shall be changing England all-rounder Will Jacks within the Pretoria Capitals set-up forward of season 4 of SA20. Notably, Hope additionally performed for Delhi Capitals (DC), Pretoria’s sister franchise within the India Premier League (IPL) final 12 months, scoring 183 runs in 9 matches at a mean of twenty-two.87, with a finest rating of 41 and a strike charge of 150. (ANI)
