Keshav Maharaj: Middlesex sign South African spinner
The 33-year-old will miss the first two rounds of the departmental championship but will be available for the next eight as well as the entire T20 Blast.
Maharaj took 206 wickets in 100 internationals for the Proteas.
< p class="" data-reactid=".y8xaceljpw.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-4">"It was essential that we brought in someone talented world-class to better manage the top flight," director of cricket Alan Coleman said."Two hard-fought games against Nottinghamshire last season, who came from Division Two with us, showed us just what we'll be up against week in and week out this season."
"The young spinners we have will benefit immensely from a see Keshav with us. Working with him and our consultant coach Ian Salisbury will play an important role in their own development by learning from those with enormous experience.
"Their long-term development remains a priority for us as we seek to build a team capable of challenging years to come."
Maharaj joins fellow South African Pieter Malan as the second signing at the away from Middlesex for the season and previously had spells in the county game with Lancashire and Yorkshire.
Middlesex finished in second place in promotion behind Division Two winners Nottinghamshire in 2022.
The 33-year-old will miss the first two rounds of the departmental championship but will be available for the next eight as well as the entire T20 Blast.
Maharaj took 206 wickets in 100 internationals for the Proteas.
< p class="" data-reactid=".y8xaceljpw.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-4">"It was essential that we brought in someone talented world-class to better manage the top flight," director of cricket Alan Coleman said."Two hard-fought games against Nottinghamshire last season, who came from Division Two with us, showed us just what we'll be up against week in and week out this season."
"The young spinners we have will benefit immensely from a see Keshav with us. Working with him and our consultant coach Ian Salisbury will play an important role in their own development by learning from those with enormous experience.
"Their long-term development remains a priority for us as we seek to build a team capable of challenging years to come."
Maharaj joins fellow South African Pieter Malan as the second signing at the away from Middlesex for the season and previously had spells in the county game with Lancashire and Yorkshire.
Middlesex finished in second place in promotion behind Division Two winners Nottinghamshire in 2022.
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