IPL 2024 has started and all the teams have played at least one match. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals team has made a big change in its team. He replaces Prasidh Krishna who was out for the season due to injury. Let us tell you that till now this player was a part of Lucknow Super Giants team in this series, but now this player will be seen in the camp of Rajasthan Royals. This player is none other than South Africa's star bowler Keshav Maharaj.
Was part of LSG this season
Keshav Maharaj was a part of the Lucknow Super Giants team at the beginning of this series. He also played for the Super Giants in the SA Twenty20, but was not included in the official IPL squad. He joined the team as a net bowler during the season itself. Although he was not a part of the Lucknow team as a player, but RR has included him in the team as a player.
Left-arm spin bowler Maharaj made a splash on Indian pitches in the ODI World Cup last year, where he took 15 wickets in 10 matches at an economy of less than 5. Rajasthan Royals team has made a good start to the season and they defeated Lucknow Super Giants team in their first match.
Keshav Maharaj got so much money
Popular Krishna recently underwent surgery and is currently recovering. He has been replaced by experienced South African cricketer Keshav Maharaj, who has played 27 T20s, 44 ODIs and 50 Tests and has taken 237 wickets in international cricket. Additionally, he has played 159 T20s, taking 130 wickets and can also score some useful runs. RR had bought it for its original price of Rs 50 lakh.