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

#1 Ability to adjust to non-spin friendly conditions

New Zealand v South Africa - 2nd Test: Day 1

Bowling on spin-fielding conditions is not a very hefty challenge for a specialist spinner. Nonetheless, bowling on wickets which aren’t conducive to spin-bowling is bound to test the temperament and stamina of the best spin bowlers.

Keshav Maharaj hasn’t played a single match on traditionally turning tracks, but that has not restricted him from adding to the wickets tally.

He hasn’t played a single game on sub-continent wickets, but has been clever enough to get the better of batsmen.

During South Africa’s tour of New Zealand, he first churned out figures of 28.3-7-94-5 in Dunedin and then registered his best figures of 20.2-7-40-6 in the second Test in Wellington.

He has all the skills in his armoury to be considered as one of the best spinners going.