1 . Keshav Maharaj – A star cricketer with strong Indian roots

Keshav Maharaj is one of world cricket’s deadliest left-arm orthodox spinners and a reliable right-handed lower-order batter. Born on February 7, 1990, in Durban to Indian-origin parents Atmanand and Kanchan Mala, his ancestors hailed from Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh. They migrated to South Africa in 1874, but the legacy of Indian culture lived on strongly through generations.

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2 . Still celebrating India, even from South Africa

Despite being born and raised in South Africa, Keshav Maharaj embraces his Indian heritage with pride — from celebrating Indian festivals to sharing posts about Indian culture. His bond with India shines through his personal life too — he's married to an Indian-origin woman, making his

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