Mahesh Theekshana is a Sri Lankan cricketer who has played many international tournaments for Sri Lanka. He has also played many matches for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL. Due to his bowling variety he is called a mystery spinner. He is the first Sri Lankan cricketer born in the millennium (2000) to play international cricket.
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Wiki/Biography
Morawakej Mahesh Theekshana (Zoysa) was born on Tuesday, 1 August 2000 (age 23 years; as of 2023) in Sedawatta, Colombo, Sri Lanka. His zodiac sign is Leo.
Mahesh Theekshana’s childhood picture
He joined Samayawardhana MV, Colombo 8th grade in 2006 and during 2nd grade, he attended Sedawatta Siddhartha Madya Maha Vidyalaya till 10th grade; However, Shantilal Silva and Vivian Sevarimuthapulle, two boys from St. Benedict’s College, Colombo, persuaded their grandmother to move to Kotahena, after which they started enrolling at St. Benedict’s College, where they played for the school team under coach Rukshan Fox. Also played cricket. Later he became a professional cricketer.
Mahesh Theekshana during his school days
Physical Appearance
Height (approx): 6′ 0″
Weight (Approx): 85 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: black
Family
He is from a middle class family.
parents and siblings
Not many details are available about his parents. He was brought up by his grandmother Akhila Seneviratne. He has two sisters and a younger brother named Sithama Pawan.
Mahesh Theekshana with his grandmother Akhila Seneviratne
Mahesh Theekshana’s younger brother, Sithma Pawan
wife and children
He is unmarried and has no children.
other relatives
She has a cousin (sister) named Bhashini Priyangika who is an entrepreneur.
Mahesh Theekshana with his cousin Bhashini Priyangika (left)
relationships/affairs
In September 2022, he was in a relationship with a girl.
Mahesh Theekshana with his alleged girlfriend
Signature
Mahesh Theekshana’s signature
livelihood
Cricket
domestic
In 2010, he joined the Ashoka de Silva School of Cricket where he trained under Thilak de Silva and WADS Ramayjit. He later played for the Colombo North Under-13, Colombo North Under-15 and Western Province North Under-15 teams. On 1 March 2018, he made his T20 debut for Colts Cricket Club in the 2017–18 SLC Twenty20 tournament. On 14 March 2018, Theekshana played his first List A (one-day) match for Colts Cricket Club during the 2017–18 Premier Limited Overs Tournament. On 7 December 2018, his first-class debut for the same club came in the 2018–19 Premier League tournament.
Mahesh Theekshana is playing in a domestic match
He trained with mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis while playing cricket for the Sri Lankan Army Under-23 team and also played in the 2020 Army Commander Cup. In August 2021, he represented the SLC Blues team in the 2021 SLC Invitational T20 League tournament. He also played for the Northern Warriors in the 2020–21 domestic season.
overcoming fitness problems
Based on his good performance in school cricket, he was appointed as the R.K. of Colombo in 2017. Was invited for trials at the National Cricket Academy at the Premadasa Stadium. He failed the fitness test because his weight was 105 kg and skinfold score was 140 (average 91). -100 and athletes 81-100) and also took 10.1 minutes to complete the 2 km race.
Mahesh Theekshana was overweight during his early playing days
Although he impressed Simon Willis, the director of cricket at the academy, with his bowling, he was not included in the Sri Lanka Under-19 squad for the 2018 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup due to his fitness problems. He later worked hard on his fitness after joining the Sri Lankan Army in 2020, losing around 22 kg and halving his skinfold score. He increased his YOYO test score from 16.1 to 19.2 and reduced his 2 km run time from 10.1 to 8.28 seconds.
Mahesh Theekshana working out in the gym
international
Examination
On 8 July 2022, he made his Test debut against Australia and took 1 wicket for 48 runs in the first innings and 2 wickets for 28 runs in the second innings; He had also scored 10 runs in the first innings.
Mahesh Theekshana is playing a test match
ODI
On 7 September 2021, he made his ODI debut against South Africa which was notable as he took a wicket with his first ball and took 4 for 37 in the match; He also scored 10 unbeaten runs in the match. He helped Sri Lanka qualify for the 2023 ODI World Cup by taking 4 wickets for 25 runs in the match against Zimbabwe.
Mahesh Theekshana is playing an ODI match
t20
On 10 September 2021, he made his T20I debut against South Africa and took 1 for 35. On 20 October 2021, he took 3 wickets for 17 runs against Ireland. He helped Sri Lanka win the 2022 Asia Cup by taking 6 wickets for 162 runs in the tournament.
Mahesh Theekshana (right) during his T20I debut.
t20 world cup
Theekshana played 7 matches in the 2021 T20 World Cup and finished the tournament as the second highest wicket-taker for Sri Lanka with 8 wickets.
franchise league
Lanka Premier League (LPL)
Theekshana was not eligible to play in the inaugural season of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) in 2020 as Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) placed him in the supplementary category; However, former Sri Lankan captain Thisara Perera was impressed by his bowling abilities and requested Jaffna Stallions to find a way to include him in the team.
Mahesh Theekshana during a practice session in the Lanka Premier League (LPL)
The Stallions management requested SLC to place Theekshana in the Emerging category, which SLC complied with. Theekshana was acquired by Jaffna Stallions for the 2020 LPL season for $10,000. He played for Jaffna Kings in the 2021 LPL season and finished the season as the highest wicket-taker with 16 wickets. He was acquired by Jaffna Kings for the 2022 LPL season in the Diamond A Group ($40,000; approximately LKR 14 million). He also played for them in the 2023 season.
Mahesh Theekshana in Jaffna Kings jersey
Indian Premier League (IPL)
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bought Theekshana for Rs 70 lakh against his base price of Rs 50 lakh for the 2022 IPL season; He took 12 wickets in the tournament. He helped CSK win the 2023 IPL tournament by taking 11 wickets in the tournament.
Mahesh Deekshana with Mahendra Singh Dhoni (left) in the Indian Premier League (IPL)
Caribbean Premier League (CPL)
In July 2022, Trinbago Knight Riders signed him for the 2022 CPL season.
South African T20 League (SA20)
In August 2022, Johannesburg Super Kings signed him for the first SA20 season in 2023.
Bangladesh Premier League (BPL)
He played for Rangpur Riders in the 2023 BPL season.
Abu Dhabi T10 League
He played for Samp Army in the 2022 Abu Dhabi T10 season.
Mahesh Theekshana with the 2022 Abu Dhabi T10 Trophy
jersey
Mahesh Theekshana wears the jersey number 61 for the Sri Lanka national team and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL.
Mahesh Theekshana’s jersey number 61
record
- Became the youngest bowler to take four wickets in an IPL match on 12 April 2022 (at the age of 21 years 255 days)
Mahesh Theekshana has become the youngest bowler to take 4 wickets
military
In 2020, Mahesh Theekshana joined the Sri Lanka Army. He served as a private in the Gajaba Regiment after completing his basic training. He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant on 20 September 2022 after Sri Lanka won the 2022 Asia Cup.
Mahesh Theekshana (right) when he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the Sri Lankan Army
car collection
He owns a BMW 5 Series 530d M Sport.
Mahesh Theekshana with his BMW 530d M sports car
Facts/General Knowledge
- His batting style is right-handed, and his bowling style is right-arm off-break.
- Theekshana was unable to pay his fees at St. Benedict’s College, so St. Benedict’s Cricket Wing arranged funds for his fees with the help of cricket coach Lucky Rogers; However, he later recommended Theekshana to sports coordinator Rev. Br. From. Praveen Vaz (FSC), who further added the Director of the School, Rev. Br. Contacted. Janak Fonseka (FSC), who awarded a full scholarship to Theekshana.
Lucky Rogers was Mahesh Thekshana’s coach during a period in his career
- In March 2023, he signed a contract with BS Cricket Management.
- When Theekshana was signed by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for the 2022 IPL season, some people protested against his selection as he has served in the Sri Lankan Army.
- In June 2022, when Sri Lanka was in economic crisis, he donated human heart valves and tissue vaults, cells and freezing bags to the tissue bank at Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children in Colombo.
When Mahesh Theekshana donated medical equipment
- He went viral during IPL 2023 when the speedometer showed his delivery speed at 152 kilometers per hour during the match against Mumbai Indians, leaving fans astonished; However, it was later revealed that the bowling speed was an error.
Mahesh Theekshana’s delivery with a speed of 152 kilometers per hour
- He is an animal lover and frequently visits wildlife parks.
Mahesh Theekshana during a visit to a national park
- He is very popular for his festive style as an archer.
Archer Mahesh Theekshana achieved his target on two occasions#betway #SA20 #JSKvDSG , @Betway_India pic.twitter.com/J3dGEyMOhH
– Betway SA20 (@SA20_League) 24 January 2023
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