Maheesh Theekshana is a cricketer who plays internationally for Sri Lanka and domestically for Jaffna Kings in Sri Lanka. He is a right-handed batter and a right-arm off-break bowler who can bowl various types of deliveries, such as the carrom ball, the doosra, and the googly. He made his international debut for Sri Lanka in September 2021. He currently plays for the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League in club cricket, winning the championship as a key player in 2023. His bowling action resembles that of former Sri Lankan mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis, who coincidentally happened to be his mentor with the Sri Lanka Army Sports Club cricket, whom he has represented in the Sri Lankan domestic game.
Maheesh Theekshana was born on August 1, 2000, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. He grew up with his grandmother and hailed from Siddhartha Vidyalaya, Sedawatta. Two of the old boys from St. Benedict's College, Colombo requested the guardian of Theekshana to switch their location to Kotahena in order to make Theekshana play school cricket representing St. Benedict's College. The Cricket Wing of St. Benedict's volunteered to look after his finances in the first two years and later the St. Benedict's College granted him a scholarship offer. He repaid the faith by winning the All Island Best All Rounder Award during his final year at St. Benedict's College.
Maheesh Theekshana is unmarried and lives in Colombo, Sri Lanka. He is fluent in Sinhala, English, and Tamil. He holds a bachelor's degree in sports management from Inholland University of Applied Sciences in Amsterdam. He is also a qualified cricket coach and has worked as a player-coach at Sinhalese Sports Club. He enjoys travelling, reading, and listening to music in his spare time.
Maheesh Theekshana started playing cricket at Prince of Wales College, where he received guidance from former Sri Lankan cricketer Roy Dias. He represented Sri Lanka at various age-group levels and was part of the squad that played in the 2014 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in New Zealand. He made his first-class debut for Colts Cricket Club against Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club in the 2014–15 Premier League Tournament and scored 23 runs on debut. He also made his List A debut for Colts Cricket Club against Badureliya Sports Club in the same season and scored 64 runs.
Maheesh Theekshana made his One Day International (ODI) debut for Sri Lanka against South Africa at Colombo on September 7, 2021. He took four wickets for 37 runs and was named the player of the match as Sri Lanka won by 14 runs. He made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut for Sri Lanka against South Africa at Colombo on September 10, 2021. He took one wicket for 21 runs as Sri Lanka won by three wickets.
He made his Test debut for Sri Lanka against Australia at Brisbane on July 8, 2022. He took two wickets for 28 runs in the first innings and scored seven runs as Sri Lanka lost by an innings and 47 runs.
Maheesh Theekshana has played 18 ODIs for Sri Lanka until October 2023, scoring 67 runs at an average of 11.16 and a strike rate of 70.52. He has hit no centuries and no half-centuries with a highest score of 15 not out. He has also bowled 972 balls and taken 28 wickets. His best bowling figures are 4/37. He has also taken six catches.
Maheesh Theekshana has played 22 T20Is for Sri Lanka until November 2022, scoring 35 runs at an average of 8.75 and a strike rate of 100.00. He has hit no centuries and no half-centuries with a highest score of 22. He has also bowled 528 balls and taken 31 wickets. His best bowling figures are 3/17. He has also taken six catches.
Maheesh Theekshana has played four Test matches for Sri Lanka until April 2023, scoring 59 runs at an average of 9.83. He has hit no centuries and no half-centuries with a highest score of 38. He has also bowled 1,008 balls and taken 12 wickets. His best bowling figures are 4/62. He has also taken six catches.
Maheesh Theekshana has not captained Sri Lanka in any international matches.
Maheesh Theekshana has not been involved in any major controversies in his cricket career.
Maheesh Theekshana is a cricketer who plays internationally for Sri Lanka and domestically for Jaffna Kings in Sri Lanka. He is a right-handed batter and a right-arm off-break bowler who can bowl various types of deliveries, such as the carrom ball, the doosra, and the googly. He made his international debut for Sri Lanka in September 2021. He currently plays for the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League in club cricket, winning the championship as a key player in 2023. His bowling action resembles that of former Sri Lankan mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis, who coincidentally happened to be his mentor with the Sri Lanka Army Sports Club cricket, whom he has represented in the Sri Lankan domestic game.a He has achieved several records and accolades for his performances and is one of the rising stars for Sri Lanka.