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

#2 Ability to bowl long spells

New Zealand v South Africa - 2nd Test: Day 3

Sometimes, as spinners, a bowler has to go through long spells where they tirelessly keep probing away at the batsman to outfox them.

While the concentration level of the spinner should be top notch, the fingers also takes a beating in an attempt to impart spin to the ball.

Nevertheless, Keshav Maharaj has displayed that he has the ability and endurance to bowl long spells.

In his debut Test at Perth, he bowled a humungous 40 overs in Australia’s second innings on a wicket which traditionally isn’t known for assisting the spinners.

During the 3rd Test of South Africa’s tour of New Zealand in Hamilton, Maharaj went on to bowl a staggering 50 overs and also turned out to be their most economical bowler in that innings.