Maharaj, who is a key figure for South Africa ahead of their 'Ultimate Test' showdown with Australia in London, is just two Test wickets short of reaching the acclaimed 200-wicket club.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Just the work ethic that he has, I don\u2019t think anyone can match it. I can probably put my house on it (that) he\u2019ll be the first cricketer out there on Wednesday. He will be on the early bus with management; while they\u2019re setting up, he\u2019s bowling.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"By the time we arrive, he\u2019s probably bowled 10-15 overs already, and the game hasn\u2019t even started. That\u2019s the type of person Keshav is. I\u2019m not surprised that he\u2019s about to reach this milestone and I know there\u2019s plenty more to come for him,\" Ngidi exclusively told ICC Digital.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Since debuting in November 2016, coincidentally against the Aussies, Maharaj has been a regular fixture in the Proteas XI. Since then, he has proved himself to be a team player, filling the much-needed spin void in the South Africa setup while also becoming a part of the team's think tank.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHis planning\u2019s incredible, so I think it\u2019s no surprise that he\u2019s South Africa\u2019s best Test spinner and probably, at the moment, up there in the top two or three best in the world. So (him) getting to 200 wickets will be incredible and no surprises that he\u2019s achieved so much in his career, just based on how much work and preparation he puts into his cricket,\" wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Maharaj has also played a big role in South Africa's journey to the final, with 40 wickets from eight games in this WTC cycle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
This has inspired other squad members like Tristan Stubbs, who called the spinner \"the most professional cricketer\". \"Always in the gym, always working on his game, trying to get better. Bowls the most balls and he\u2019s just really good at his craft and our best professional,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Batter David Bedingham further credited Maharaj's cricket IQ in addition to the work ethic that sets him apart.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
This has inspired other squad members like Tristan Stubbs, who called the spinner \"the most professional cricketer\". \"Always in the gym, always working on his game, trying to get better. Bowls the most balls and he\u2019s just really good at his craft and our best professional,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Also Read: <\/b> LIVE Cricket Score<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n