T20 World Cup: Quinton de Kock controversy has galvanised South Africa squad, says Keshav Maharaj

T20 World Cup: South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj said this week’s controversy involving Quinton de Kock 'taking a knee' had brought the squad closer.

South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj believes that the controversy involving Quinton de Kock 'taking a knee' has brought the squad closer, and hopes it will help the SA team bring in a quality performance to beat Sri Lanka in their T20 World Cup clash in Sharjah on Saturday.

Notably, De Kock had made himself unavailable for selection for South Africa's crucial clash against West Indies after Cricket South Africa’s board directed players to 'take a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.