Maheesh Theekshana

Maheesh Theekshana

Role: Bowler

Batting Style: Right Handed Bat

Bowling Style: Right-arm offbreak

Country: Sri Lanka

Team: Rajasthan Royals

Player profile for Maheesh Theekshana

 Early Life and Background

  • Full Name: Morawakage Maheesh Theekshaa
  • Date of Birth: August 1, 2000 (age 2)
  • Place of Birth: Colombo, Sri Lana
  • Nickname: Theekshaa
  • Height: 6 fet
  • Batting Style: Right-hand
  • Bowling Style: Right-arm off-brek
  • Role: BowlrTheekshana grew up in Sedawatta, Colombo, and attended St. Benedict’s College, Colombo, where he excelled in cricket and won the All Island Best All Rounder Award during his final yea. He joined the Sri Lanka Army in 2020, serving as a Private in the Gajaba Regiment, which significantly contributed to his fitness transformatio. Under the mentorship of Ajantha Mendis, he refined his unique bowling action and skill.citeturn0search12

🏏 Domestic and Franchise Career

  • Domestic Teams: Colts Cricket Club, Jaffna Kings, Jaffna Stallions, Northern Warriors, Galle Marvls
  • Franchise Teams: Chennai Super Kings (IPL), Trinbago Knight Riders (CPL), Joburg Super Kings (SA20), Barbados Royals (CPL), Sharjah Warriors (ILT20), Cape Town Samp Army (ILT20), Morrisville Samp Army (ILT20), Chennai Brave Jaguars (ILT20), Rangpur Riders (BL)

Theekshana made his List A debut for Colts Cricket Club in March 2018 and his first-class debut in December 208He gained prominence in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) and was subsequently drafted by the Chennai Super Kings in the 2022 IPL auctinIn the 2022 IPL, he became the youngest bowler to take a four-wicket haul in a match at the age of 21 years and 255 das.citeturn0search12

🌍 International Career

  • ODI Debut September 7, 2021, against South Afica
  • T20I Debut September 10, 2021, against South Afica
  • Test Debut July 8, 2022, against Austrlia

Theekshana made an immediate impact in his ODI debut, taking 4 wickets for 37 rn.He was a key player in Sri Lanka’s squad for the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, finishing as the second-highest wicket-taker for the team with eight wickt. In June 2022, he achieved his career-best eighth ranking in the ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings for bowlr. He was also part of Sri Lanka’s squad for the 2022 Asia Cup, contributing to the team’s succss.

🎯 Playing Style and Strenths

Theekshana is known for his high-speed spin bowling, often exceeding 100 km/h, and his ability to bowl yorkers, making him a challenging bowler for basen. His bowling action, reminiscent of Ajantha Mendis, adds to his unpredictablty. He is also a handy lower-order batsman, contributing valuable runs when neded. cite

🧠 Personal Life and Interests

  • Famly: Younger brother Sithma Pawan, two sisters, and cousin Bhashini Priyangika (entreprneur).
  • Mentrs: Thilak de Silva, W.A.D.S. Ramyajith, Rukshan Foux, Lucky Rogers, Ajantha endis.
  • Personal Interets: Strong affinity for animals and enjoys visiting wildlifeparks.
  • Celebration Stle: Known for his unique celebration pose resembling an nchor.

🔮 Future Otlook

With his impressive performances in domestic and international cricket, Maheesh Theekshana is poised to become a key player for Sri Lanka in the comin ears. His participation in various T20 leagues worldwide has provided him with valuable experience, enhancing his skills and visibility on the globa stage.