Keshav Maharaj reveals why ‘Ram Siya Ram’ was played during India series

Listen to Story Keshav Maharaj revealed that he requested the song ‘Ram Siya Ram’ to be played during South Africa’s recent home ODI, Test and T20I series against India. The popular song from the Prabhas starrer Adipurush was being played when Maharaj came out to bat. The 33 year old Maharaj said that he enjoyed listening to the song while walking out to bat.

"Obviously, something that I put forward to the media lady and requested that song to be played. For me, God has been my greatest blessing, giving me guidance and opportunity. So, it's the least that I can do, and it also just gets you in your zone. It's a nice feeling walking out (into the ground) to hear 'Ram Siya Ram' playing in the background,” Maharaj was quoted as saying to PTI.

Maharaj had a decent time in the World Cup 2023 after he picked up 15 wickets from 10 matches at an economy rate of 4.15. During this while, he also in ODIs. Maharaj has picked up 158 wickets from 50 Tests at an economy rate of 3.16 with 4 four wicket hauls, 9 five wicket hauls and 1 10 wicket haul to his name.

In ODIs and T20Is, Maharaj picked up 55 and 24 wickets respectively. Maharaj has also contributed with the bat, having scored 5 half centuries with a top score of 84 to his name. Maharaj is now set to lead the Durban Super Giants in the 2024 edition of the SA20, which is scheduled to start on Wednesday, January 10.

The Super Giants will lock horns with MI Cape Town in their first match on Thursday, January 11 at the Kingsmead in Durban..