KESH IS KING

LEFT-ARM spinner Keshav Maharaj was named Cricket South Africa's Player of the Year for the second time in three seasons at a glittering CSA Awards at Emperors Palace last night.

- BY ZAAHIER ADAMS

Maharaj pipped fellow nominees Temba Bavuma, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton and Marco Jansen after snaring 40 Test wickets at 20.57 last season.

The 35-year-old played just three ODIs during the judging period, but also enjoyed a solid T20 season with 14 wickets at 22.21.

Bavuma, who was a strong contender for the premier prize in SA cricket, was awarded the Test Player of the Year and SA Fans' Player of the Year.