'When the soul of sports...': Anand Mahindra moved by Keshav Maharaj's tears and words after South Africa's historic WTC win
When South African cricketer
Keshav Maharaj
, overwhelmed with emotion, stood at Lord's and spoke from the heart after his team's historic ICC World Test Championship (WTC) win, industrialist Mahindra shared a powerful one-liner that captured the world's sentiment: 'When the soul of sport finds a voice, this is what it sounds like…'
Netizens echoed
Anand Mahindra
's sentiment. Maharaj's teary post-match interview, laced with national pride and vulnerability, struck a chord across the cricketing world. Fans flooded social media with emotional tributes. One user wrote, 'From being called chokers to lifting the trophy—this is more than a win. It's the roar of a nation that's endured pain, pressure, and prejudice.' Another summed it up: 'You rose from heartbreaks, political tragedies, and near-misses… And today, you stand.'
— anandmahindra (@anandmahindra)
For Keshav Maharaj, South Africa's WTC win meant far more than just lifting a trophy. The left-arm spinner, usually composed, could barely contain his emotions when the moment arrived. Representing a team—and a nation—that had long chased global cricketing validation, he stood teary-eyed, feeling the collective pride of millions.
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He expressed deep gratitude—not just as a cricketer, but as a South African. The win, in his eyes, symbolized national unity, struggle, and triumph. He acknowledged those who supported them even through the darkest times and dedicated the victory to everyone—the fans at Lord's, those watching from home, and especially the generations of players before them who never got to feel this glory.
For him, the moment wasn't about personal milestones but about the symbolic weight of breaking a 27-year drought—one that generations had carried on their backs. This, he believed, was not just an end, but a powerful beginning.
For Mahindra, known for his poignant takes on moments that transcend sport, this was one such occasion. His tweet helped elevate Maharaj's emotional moment into a symbolic reflection of South Africa's 27-year-long wait for ICC glory—and the resilience that carried them to it.
Anand Mahindra is the chairman of the Mahindra Group, one of India's largest and most respected business conglomerates, with interests spanning automobiles, IT, aerospace, and more. But beyond boardrooms, Mahindra has cultivated a unique digital presence—known for celebrating human resilience, innovation, and inspiration. His Twitter timeline is a treasure trove of hope and pride, often spotlighting unsung heroes and moments that capture the human spirit.
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