South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj on becoming No 1 ODI bowler

Following his five-wicket haul against Australia, Keshav Maharaj said that it's nice to help the team win the matches. Apart from, the other South African cricketer who was the talk during the series was Dewald Brevis

South Africa's star spinner Keshav Maharaj has reclaimed his top spot in the latest ICC ODI Men's bowling rankings. He overtook Sri Lanka's Maheesh Theekshana to secure the spot, according to the ICC website.

South Africa's star spinner Keshav Maharaj has reclaimed his top spot in the latest ICC ODI Men's bowling rankings. He overtook Sri Lanka's Maheesh Theekshana to secure the spot, according to the ICC website.

Maharaj climbed to the top spot after registering a five-wicket haul against Australia.

Speaking on the achievement, he expressed happiness and said that it is a special feeling to be ranked number one after years of hard work.

"It's a special feeling, I think, to be ranked as the No.1 bowler in the world. You think about the years and years of hard work, and see it come together to be able to earn the title," said Maharaj, as quoted by ICC.

Following his five-wicket haul against Australia, the South African said that it's nice to help the team win the matches.

"To get it [the no.1 spot] back is even more special. I haven't played ODI cricket in a while, so it's nice to get back on the park, and obviously help the team to get back to winning ways," he said.

"Really thoroughly enjoyed it," Maharaj spoke about his performance. "First game back after a long time, and to be able to put in a performance like that just keeps me grounded, keeps me hungry, and keeps me wanting more," added Maharaj.

Other than Maharaj, the other South African cricketer who was the talk of the town during the series was Dewald Brevis. The right-handed batsman was enjoying his rich vein of form during the T20I series against Australia and was the leading run-scorer. Having played three matches, Brevis had scored 180 runs, with a strike rate of 204.54.

Maharaj was nothing short of praise for the 22-year-old and said the right-hander possesses the ability to clear the boundary rope at his own will.

"I think he's [Brevis] a super special talent. He's transitioned from his last T20I game two years back, and it's great to see how he's come leaps and bounds. I know the hard work he's put in behind the scenes, and to come to fruition is super special. He's a great kid, a funny kid, and has the ability to clear the boundary at will, not many others are able to do so," said Maharaj.

(With ANI Inputs)

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