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"The Soul Of Sport..." Anand Mahindra On Keshav Maharaj's Teary WTC Final Interview

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Keshav Maharaj broke down after WTC 2025 final [Source: @anandmahindra/x.com]Keshav Maharaj broke down after WTC 2025 final [Source: @anandmahindra/x.com]

Some moments in sport go beyond stats and scorecards and this was one of them. As Keshav Maharaj stood teary-eyed at Lord’s, soaking in South Africa’s first-ever ICC World Test Championship win, his raw emotion wasn’t just felt on the ground, it echoed across the world.

Anand Mahindra’s Tweet Perfectly Captures Keshav Maharaj’s Emotional WTC Moment

And among the many who felt the weight of that moment, it was Anand Mahindra who captured the sentiment perfectly.

For South African cricket, this wasn’t just another trophy in the cabinet, it was the end of a 27-year-long wait. A journey laden with by near-misses, painful exits and the dreaded “chokers” tag.

So when Maharaj, one of the team’s calmest heads, choked up on camera, you knew this wasn’t just about cricket. It was about redemption.

Keshav Maharaj, speaking after the match, didn’t talk about wickets or match-turning spells. Instead, he spoke from the gut about unity, struggle, national pride and every soul who wore the Protea badge before them but never got this moment

Industrialist Anand Mahindra, known for his knack for spotting moments that cut deeper than the game, summed it up with a tweet that immediately struck a nerve with fans:

“When the soul of sport finds a voice, this is what it sounds like…”

[Source: @anandmahindra/x.com][Source: @anandmahindra/x.com]


Short, powerful and on the money. Fans from all corners of the cricketing world amplified that sentiment.

Maharaj Tears Up After South Africa’s WTC25 Win

For Maharaj, that final day at Lord’s was far more than lifting silverware. It was a release. A tribute. A statement. A shoutout to every coach, every struggling cricketer, every South African kid who dared to dream.

And as the anthem played and the crowd at Lord’s stood in applause, the tears flowed, not just from Maharaj but from every fan who has lived through the near misses.

It is worth mentioning that Anand Mahindra’s tweet on sporting events are a running feed of hope, grit and goosebump moments. From praising young players to highlighting moments like this, he has got a way of turning ordinary moments into reminders of human strength. And this was no different.