Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana is a professional cricketer from Sri Lanka who plays for the Sri Lanka national cricket team. He was born on 1 August 2000 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. He is known for his off-break bowling style and right-handed batting. Maheesh made his international debut for Sri Lanka in September 2021. He currently plays for the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League.
Maheesh started playing cricket at the school level and was called for trials by the National Cricket Academy at R. Premadasa Stadium. He impressed the spin bowling coach and director of cricket at National Cricket Academy, Simon Willis with his control, accuracy, bounce, and variations in addition to his Ajantha Mendis-like bowling action.
Maheesh Theekshana joined the Sri Lanka Army and played for their cricket team. He has also served as a Private in the Gajaba Regiment of the Sri Lankan Army.
Maheesh Theekshana Biography
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| Full Name |
Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana |
| Nickname |
Maheesh Theekshana |
| Profession |
Cricketer |
Maheesh Theekshana Personal Life
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| Date of birth |
1 August 2000 |
| Age (as of 2023) |
23 years |
| Place of birth |
Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Marital Status |
Unmarried |
| Marital Date |
Not Known |
| Girlfriend/ Affairs |
Not Known |
| Wife/Spouse |
Not Known |
| Nationality |
Sri Lankan |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Religion |
Buddhism |
| Hobbies |
Travelling, Playing Cricket |
| National side |
Sri Lanka |
Maheesh Theekshana Cricket Life
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| International Debut |
Test – N/A
ODI – 7 September 2021 v South Africa
T20I – 10 September 2021 v South Africa |
| Domestic/ State Team |
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| Jersey Number |
61 |
| Coach Name |
Mickey Arthur |
| Batting Style |
Right-hand |
| Bowling Style |
Right-arm offbreak |
| Role |
Bowler |
| Famous Shots |
Cut Shot |
| Awards Name |
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Maheesh Theekshana Physical Appearance
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| Eye Color |
Black |
| Hair Color |
Black |
| Body Colour |
Fair |
| Height (approx.) |
in Feet Inches – 5’9” | in Meters- 1.75 M |
| Weight (approx.) |
in Kilograms- 75 Kg | in Pounds- 165 lbs |
Maheesh Theekshana Education
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| Educational Qualification |
Graduate |
| School Name |
Not Known |
| College / University Name |
St. Benedict’s College, Colombo |
Maheesh Theekshana Family Details
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| Father Name |
Not Known |
| Mother Name |
Not Known |
| Brother Name |
Not Known |
| Sister Name |
Not Known |
| Children |
Daughter- Not Known | Son- Not Known |
Maheesh Theekshana Income
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| Net Worth (Approx.) |
$4 million |
| IPL Fee |
₹70.00 Lakh |
| Maheesh Theekshana’s Favourite Things |
| Favourite Cricketer |
Batsman- Sanath Jayasuriya, Jacques Kallis, Sachin Tendulkar
Bowler- Muttiah Muralitharan, Glenn McGrath, Shane Bond, Dale Steyn |
| Favourite Ground |
R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Favourite Destination |
Not Known |
| Favourite Actor |
Not Known |
| Favourite Actress |
Not Known |
| Favourite Film |
Not Known |
| Favourite Food |
Not Known |
| Favourite Animal |
Not Known |
Maheesh Theekshana Contact Details
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| Address |
Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Phone/Mobile Number |
Not Known |
| Email Id |
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