An exciting fast-bowling all-rounder, Maharoof bowls with an upright, open-chested action. He was picked in the national squad for the Zimbabwe tour thanks to his performance in the Under-19 circuit. In the Champions Trophy in India, his 6 for 14 contributed to West Indies' rout at 80. Part of Delhi Daredevils' squad in the IPL's first season, he performed well as a batsman as well as bowler.