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South African spinner Keshav Maharaj ruptures Achilles tendon during wicket celebration

Keshav Maharaj received medical attention immediately after the incident. (AP: Themba Hadebe)

South Africa spin bowler Keshav Maharaj requires surgery and is facing a long absence from cricket after rupturing the Achilles tendon in his left heel while celebrating a wicket in a Test match against the West Indies.

Maharaj sustained a "complete rupture" of the tendon during the celebration on Saturday, Cricket South Africa said, and will meet with a surgeon on Monday.

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