Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Date of Birth | 01/08/2000 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Sedawatta, Colombo |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana (Zoysa) |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' |
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| Weight | 85 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | St. Benedict's College, Colombo |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Languages | Sinhala, English, Tamil |
Relationships & More
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Arthika Yonali (As of November 2023) |
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Family
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Career
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| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm off-break |
| Records | Became 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) |
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| Army Rank | Sergeant (Promoted after 2022 Asia Cup win) |
| International Debut | ODI: 07/09/2021 vs South Africa (Player of the Match) |
| Test Debut | 08/07/2022 vs Australia at Brisbane |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Maheesh Theekshana is a Sri Lankan cricket player. | |
| 2. He was the first Sri Lankan cricketer born in the 2000s. | |
| 3. Theekshana debuted in T20 for the Colts Cricket Club on 1 March 2018. | |
| 4. In 2017, he took part in trials at the National Cricket Academy. | |
| 5. In 2020, he enlisted in the Sri Lankan Army as a Private in the Gajaba Regiment. | |
| 6. He generously contributed medical equipment to the Human Heart Valve and Tissue Bank. | |
| 7. The cricketer has a strong affinity for animals and enjoys visiting wildlife parks. | |
| 8. His fans adore his unique celebration pose resembling an anchor. | |
| 9. He made his first-class debut for Colts Cricket Club in the 2014-15 Premier League Tournament. | |
| 10. He made his List A debut for Colts Cricket Club in the 2014-15 season. | |
| 11. He participated in the 2014 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in New Zealand. |