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Maharaj Praises Ganguly, Eyes Strong Start in SA20 Season 5
Pretoria Capitals are a cricket team in South Africa.
Their captain, Keshav Maharaj, says their coach, Sourav Ganguly, helped them make a good team that worked well together.
The team almost won the last tournament but lost to Sunrisers Eastern Cape.
Maharaj took 12 wickets in 12 games, which helped them reach the final.
He also says the fans in Centurion were very supportive.
The team will start the new season on January 17, 2027, playing against the champions again.
Maharaj wants the team to start well and not worry about past results.
He believes the good team spirit will help them win more in the future.
Keshav Maharaj credits coach Sourav Ganguly for building a positive team culture that helped Pretoria Capitals reach the SA20 Season 4 final.
The Capitals finished as runners‑up to Sunrisers Eastern Cape, losing the final.
Maharaj took 12 wickets in 12 matches with an economy of 6.54 during Season 4.
The team will open Season 5 on January 17, 2027, against the defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape.
Maharaj praised the Centurion crowd for their support, saying it exceeded expectations.
- Who
- Keshav Maharaj, Sourav Ganguly, Pretoria Capitals
- What
- Praise for team culture and preparation for SA20 Season 5
- Where
- Centurion, Gqeberha, Newlands, Cape Town
- When
- Season 5 opening on January 17, 2027
- Why
- To build on a successful Season 4 and start strong
Key facts
- Team
- Pretoria Capitals
- Season
- SA20 Season 5
- Opening Match
- January 17, 2027 vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape
- Key Players
- Keshav Maharaj (captain, spinner)
- Coach
- Sourav Ganguly
Quotes
Keshav Maharaj
Captain of Pretoria Capitals
“I think in tournaments like this, you have got to build a nice team culture around everything, and Sourav was amazing at that. We had a lot of guys that bought into what we tried to achieve. Often during the competition, when we were not playing, we would get in the team room, have dinner together, watch other games, and chat cricket. There was a real buzz and energy within the camp, which was a privilege to be a part of.”
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“When I made the transition to play in Pretoria, that was one of the things I looked forward to – seeing the crowd – and they really didn’t disappoint.”
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Sources
‘He was amazing’: South Africa star hails coach Ganguly for SA20 success
SA20: Ganguly changed everything, says Keshav Maharaj
Pretoria Capitals skipper Keshav Maharaj hopes to build on equation with Ganguly in SA20 season 5
Keshav Maharaj Credits Sourav Ganguly for Pretoria Capitals' SA20 Final Run
Sourav Was Amazing At Building a Nice Team Culture: Pretoria Capitals Captain Maharaj
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