Why Keshav Maharaj is Not Playing Today in IND vs SA 1st ODI?

The South Africa tour of India has reached its second stage, where a thrilling ODI series has begun after an intense test series between the two teams. Both teams will see their best cricketers taking part in the game, and especially India will see Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli taking part in the game, which will increase the hype of the ODI series.

South Africa has done exceptionally well in the test series and is expected to do similarly in the ODI series. But as the IND vs SA 1st ODI has started, the team has seen changes going into the first match, where some of the players are not in the playing XI, especially Keshav Maharaj not playing the first match of the series.

Why Keshav Maharaj is Not Playing Today?

Keshav Maharaj not playing the IND vs SA 1st ODI had made cricket fans curious to find out the reason. As per Keshav Maharaj Injury Update, there is no concern of fitness and injury; however, he is being rested for the first match after the test series. The team management wants the spin bowler to be fresh for the rest of the ODI series and play well throughout the end of this tour. He was also seen carrying drinks for the players during the match, which indicates that he is not suffering any injury and is just rested.