South African spinner Keshav Maharaj will play for Leicestershire in the 2026 English domestic season. He signed for the first four months as the team returns to the first division after 22 years. Maharaj previously played for Lancashire and Yorkshire. He has 55 wickets in 8 County Championship matches. Leicestershire's director Claude Henderson praised Maharaj's skills and experience. The spinner is currently out of South Africa's T20I series against England due to a groin injury. He will likely return for upcoming series against Pakistan and India. Fans can follow cricket updates for more information. (Updated 13 Sep 2025, 02:06 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- South African spinner Keshav Maharaj will play for Leicestershire in the 2026 English domestic season
- He signed for the first four months as the team returns to the first division after 22 years
- Maharaj previously played for Lancashire and Yorkshire