Maheesh Theekshana from Sri Lanka got into the IPL scene after his International debut in 2021. CSK signed in the spinner for the 2022 IPL, he displayed his skills with the ball in that tournament. Theekshana picked up 12 wickets in 9 innings with a stunning bowling average of 21.75. The Sri Lankan spinner can bowl in the power play as well and he is often given the crucial overs to bowl. Though his contribution in the 2022 IPL went in vain. Theekshana had an noteworthy tournament with the ball in the 2023 IPL. CSK ended up winning the tournament in 2023, with the help of their in-form bowlers.
Theekshana started his IPL journey in 2022 as the Chennai Super Kings bought him for 70 lakhs at the 2022 IPL Mega Auction. KKR and CSK both showed interest in the 21-year-old youngster. But it was the CSK who bagged him into their camp. Theekshana had a noteworthy performance in the 2022 IPL.
He produced timely breakthroughs throughout the tournament and kept the batters silent in the middle. CSK bowlers played a vital role in helping the team win the title, with Theekshana playing a part in it. The 2024 IPL will be interesting to see how CSK uses their pool of spinners. Since they have high quality and variety of spinners in their bank.
