Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Keshav Maharaj Named Pretoria Capitals Captain for SA20 Season 4
Keshav Maharaj, a famous South African cricket player, has been chosen as the new captain of the Pretoria Capitals team for the SA20 cricket league.
He will lead the team in the upcoming season, which starts on December 26, 2024.
Maharaj has a lot of experience playing and leading teams, both in South Africa and internationally.
The Pretoria Capitals have also hired new coaches, including Sourav Ganguly, a former Indian cricket captain.
The team is hoping to win their first SA20 title after finishing as runners-up in the first season.
They will play their first match on December 27, 2024, against the Joburg Super Kings.
Keshav Maharaj has been appointed as the captain of the Pretoria Capitals for the SA20 season 4.
Maharaj will replace Rilee Rossouw as the captain and bring extensive leadership experience to the team.
The Pretoria Capitals have also hired Sourav Ganguly as the head coach and Shaun Pollock as the assistant coach.
The team has signed several new players, including Dewald Brevis, Lungi Ngidi, and Andre Russell.
The SA20 season will begin on December 26, 2024, with the Pretoria Capitals' first match scheduled for December 27, 2024, against the Joburg Super Kings.
- Who
- Keshav Maharaj, a South African left-arm spinner and former white-ball captain of South Africa.
- What
- Keshav Maharaj has been named the captain of the Pretoria Capitals for the upcoming SA20 season.
- When
- The announcement was made on Friday, December 12, 2024, with the season starting on December 26, 2024.
- Where
- The Pretoria Capitals are based in Pretoria, South Africa, and will play their matches in various venues across South Africa.
- Why
- Maharaj's extensive leadership experience and tactical understanding make him a valuable addition to the team.
- Player
- Keshav Maharaj
- Team
- Pretoria Capitals
- Role
- Captain
- Previous Team
- Durban Super Giants
- Season Start Date
- December 26, 2024
- First Match
- December 27, 2024 (vs Joburg Super Kings)
- Final Date
- January 25, 2026
- Coach
- Sourav Ganguly
- Assistant Coach
- Shaun Pollock
