Maharajs 2023 WC dream in danger as freak injury to keep him out for 6 months Photograph:(AFP)

After picking his second wicket just in his third over, Keshav Maharaj was on the cusp of a celebratory run before he slumped to the ground and clutched his left leg in utter pain.

Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj ruptured his left Achilles tendon while celebrating Kyle Mayers wicket on day four of the second Test against the West Indies in Johannesburg. After picking his second wicket just inside his third over, Maharaj was on the cusp of a celebratory run before he slumped to the ground and clutched his left leg in utter pain and had to be stretchered off the ground to the nearest hospital.

The scans at the hospital revealed that Maharaj has suffered significant damage and is now on crutches with a moon boot on his left leg, meaning South Africas leading spinner will be out for nearly six months and that his participation in the 2023 World Cup in India in October, November is in danger.

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Cricket South Africa posted for Maharaj on their social media handles wishing him good luck with his recovery.

Wishing you everything of the best in your recovery Kesh