Bulveyo: South Africa’s acting captain Keshav Maharaj has achieved a major achievement in the first Test being played between South Africa and Zimbabwe. He has become the first spinner in South Africa to take 200 wickets in Test cricket. He completed his 200th wicket by dismissing Craig Ervin.

Keshav Maharaj stumped Craig Ervin in the 34th over. With this, he also took the 200th wicket and became the first spin bowler to do so. Keshav Maharaj of South Africa has been playing for 9 years. The team’s main weapons are in spin -friendly conditions for Africa.

Keshav Maharaj had already left behind former off -spinner Huga Tafield. Tafield took 170 wickets. Now Keshav Maharaj’s eye is on leaving Venain Philander behind. Philander took 224 wickets in 64 Tests. At the same time, Maharaj completed his 200 wickets in the 59th match.

Cricket South Africa tweeted on this achievement of Keshav Maharaj and wrote that he created history. Keshav Maharaj took the 200th wicket of his Test career. He became the first South African spinner to do so. A memorable achievement for our world -class left -handed spinner, which was recorded in history books with pride and passion! Salute to this legend, this moment will always be remembered!