Maheesh Theekshana Age, Wiki and Bio

Maheesh Theekshana

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalitySri Lankan
Date of Birth01/08/2000
Age24 years
BirthplaceSedawatta, Colombo

Bio/Wiki

Full nameMorawakage Maheesh Theekshana (Zoysa)

Physical Stats & More

Height6'
Weight85 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Samayawardhana MV, Colombo 8 (Grade 1 in 2006)
  • Sedawatta Siddhartha Madya Maha Vidyalaya (From 2nd to 10th grade)
College/UniversitySt. Benedict's College, Colombo

Personal Life

Marital StatusUnmarried

Relationships & More

Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Arthika Yonali (As of November 2023)

Family

Siblings
BrotherSithma Pawan (Younger)
Sister2
Other relatives
GrandmotherAkhila Seneviratne
CousinBhashini Priyangika (Entrepreneur, sister)

Career

Coach/Mentor
  • Thilak de Silva
  • W.A.D.S. Ramyajith
  • Rukshan Foux
  • Lucky Rogers
  • Ajantha Mendis
Batting StyleRight-handed
Bowling StyleRight-arm off-break
RecordsBecame the youngest bowler to take a four-wicket haul in an IPL match on 12 April 2022 (At the age of 21 years 255 days)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Maheesh Theekshana is a Sri Lankan cricket player.
He was the first Sri Lankan cricketer born in the 2000s.
Theekshana debuted in T20 for the Colts Cricket Club on 1 March 2018.
In 2017, he took part in trials at the National Cricket Academy.
In 2020, he enlisted in the Sri Lankan Army as a Private in the Gajaba Regiment.
He generously contributed medical equipment to the Human Heart Valve and Tissue Bank.
The cricketer has a strong affinity for animals and enjoys visiting wildlife parks.
His fans adore his unique celebration pose resembling an anchor.