Maheesh Theekshana, a Sri Lankan cricketer, was elevated to the rank of Sergeant after winning the 2022 Asia Cup in Dubai. The 20-year-old off-break bowler has played for various teams and has a strike rate of 86.4 with an average of 0.86 in T20 matches. He is also a member of the Sri Lanka Army and has been compared to Malinga for his bowling action.
MAHEESH THEEKSHANA BIOGRAPHY
| FULL NAME | Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| BORN | 1 August 2000 |
| HEIGHT | 5 ft 9″ (173cm) |
| EYE COLOUR | Dark Brown |
| JERSEY NO. | 61 |
| BATTING STYLE | Right-handed |
| BOWLING STYLE | Right arm off break |
| ROLE | Bowler |
| TEAM | Sri Lanka |
| IPL | Chennai Super Kings |
| ZODIAC SIGN | Sagittarius |
| HOBBIES | Playing Cricket |
| COLLEGE | St. Benedict’s College, Colombo |
| MAHEESH THEEKSHANA’S INSTAGRAM | @maheesh_theekshana |
| MAHEESH THEEKSHANA’S FACEBOOK | @MaheeshTheekshana61 |
| MAHEESH THEEKSHANA’S TWITTER | @maheesht61 |
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INTERNATIONAL DEBUT OF MAHEESH THEEKSHANA
- ODI – September 07, 2021, Sri Lanka vs South Africa at Colombo (RPS)
- T20I – September 10, 2021, Sri Lanka vs South Africa at Colombo
- Test -July 08 – 11, 2022, vs Sri Lanka vs Australia at Galle
TEAMS MAHEESH THEEKSHANA PLAYED IN
Jaffna Stallions, Northern Warriors, Sri Lanka, Jaffna Kings, Chennai Super Kings, Trinbago Knight Riders, Joburg Super Kings, The Chennai Braves, Morrisville Samp Army, Rangpur Riders
VIDEOS OF MAHEESH THEEKSHANA
SALARY OF MAHEESH THEEKSHANA
- Income – INR 2 crore per annum
- Net Worth (Approx) – 4 crore
PHOTO GALLERY OF MAHEESH THEEKSHANA
FAQs about the MAHEESH THEEKSHANA.
Maheesh Theekshana played 9 IPL matches and scored 7 runs in 2 Innings. Maheesh Theekshana’s Highest Score in IPL is 7.
M Theekshana has a strike rate of 86.4 with an average of 0.86 in 37 T20 balls.
Maheesh Theekshana is a 20-year off-break bowler, while 18-year-old Matheesha is getting headlines due to bowling action like Malinga.
COLOMBO (News 1st); Private Maheesh Theekshana who was part of Sri Lanka Cricket Team that won the 2022 Asia Cup in Dubai was elevated to the rank of Sergeant by Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Commander of the Army