5 reasons why Keshav Maharaj can be South Africa's long-term spin option

#3 Experience of first-class cricket

New Zealand v South Africa - 1st Test: Day 3

Keshav Maharaj does not have a fair amount of experience in the International circuit. However, one cannot discount the experience of 89 first class games in the domestic arena, where he is representing the KwaZulu-Natal since November 2006.

They say that playing international cricket is a completely different ball-game from domestic cricket.

However, the experience gained in domestic cricket can’t be overlooked. Maharaj brought all that experience into play and has bamboozled the best in the business, representing South Africa.

He has been a prolific wicket taker for the KwaZulu-Natal team, with 319 wickets with best match figures of 13/157. He also has racked up as many as 16 five-wicket hauls and 13 four-wicket hauls in first class cricket.