Maheesh Theekshana Height, Weight, Age, Girlfriend, Family

Maheesh Theekshana is a professional cricketer who plays for the Sri Lanka national cricket team in all three formats of the game. On the other hand, Maheesh is also recognized for being a key player in the 2023 Indian Premier League for the Chennai Super Kings who led the team to victory.

Maheesh Theekshana Quick Info
Height5 ft 9 in
Weight81 kg
Date of BirthAugust 1, 2000
Zodiac SignLeo
Eye ColorDark Brown

Maheesh Theekshana is a professional cricketer who plays for the Sri Lanka national cricket team in all three formats of the game. On the other hand, Maheesh is also recognized for being a key player in the 2023 Indian Premier League for the Chennai Super Kings who led the team to victory.

Born Name

Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana

Nick Name

Maheesh

Maheesh Theekshana as seen in a picture that was taken in December 2022 (Maheesh Theekshana / Instagram)

Sun Sign

Leo

Born Place

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Residence

Sri Lanka

Nationality

Education

Maheesh has trained under the watchful eye of bowler Ajantha Mendis at the Sri Lanka Army Sports Club (cricket).

He attended Sedawattha Siddharta Central College in Sri Lanka. Later, Maheesh went on to study at St. Benedict’s College, Colombo.

Occupation

Cricketer

Family

  • Siblings – Nayagara Thaana Auchithya (Brother)

Build

Athletic

Height

5 ft 9 in or 175 cm

Weight

81 kg or 178.5 lbs

Maheesh Theekshana as seen in a picture that was taken with Mahindra Singh Dhoni at the Narendra Modi Stadium – Ahmedabad in May 2023 (Maheesh Theekshana / Instagram)

Race / Ethnicity

Asian

He has Sri Lankan ancestry.

Hair Color

Dark Brown

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

  • His bowling style is similar to that of former Sri Lankan mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis.
  • Sports a thin box-shaped beard

Religion

Hinduism

Maheesh Theekshana holding Indian Premiere League championship cup May 2023, at the Narendra Modi Stadium – Ahmedabad (Maheesh Theekshana / Instagram)

Maheesh Theekshana Facts

  • Theekshana was raised by his grandmother.
  • He played his debut international game for Sri Lanka in September 2021.
  • His talent was recognized while he was in college, and The Cricket Wing of St. Benedict’s looked after his funds for the first two years of his career. Later, they granted him a scholarship.
  • While attending St. Benedict’s, he won the All Island Best All-Rounder Award during his final year.
  • Maheesh is a right-handed batsman.
  • After college, Theekshana enlisted in the Sri Lanka Army and went on to complete his basic training after which he served as a private in the Gajaba Regiment and even played for the Sri Lanka Army cricket team. Later, he was promoted to Sergeant after the Asia Cup Championship in 2022.
  • Maheesh was bought by the Chennai Super Kings in February 2022, in the auction for the 2022 Indian Premier League tournament.

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