CSK vs RCB: "MS Dhoni Can Do Anything" - CSK's Maheesh Theekshana

Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana has stacked acclaim on MS Dhoni subsequent to making his debut for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Saturday. He accepts that the Indian wicketkeeper-player “can do anything.”

Maheesh Theekshana made his debut for the Chennai club during their eight-wicket loss against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL (2022).

It’s A Dream Come True: Maheesh Theekshana On Playing For CSK

In a video shared by the Chennai Super Kings on their social media, the crafty spinner spoke about sharing the dressing room with MS Dhoni. Theekshana brought up that it was his objective to play under the direction of India’s former captain.

Theekshana said:

“Actually I liked CSK because I like MS Dhoni very much. It’s actually unbelievable, yesterday I played table tennis with him. It’s more like a goal to play with him and to play under him now. He has a lot of skills, be it cricket, football, or table tennis. I think he can do anything. It is a dream come true to play here.”

The 21-year-old bowled a clean spell in his very first IPL match. While he could not get a wicket in the game, he gave away only 31 runs from his full portion of four overs.

Believed Only When Malinga Told Me: Maheesh Theekshana On His Selection News

The skilled bowler uncovered that he was playing a T20I match against Australia during the IPL 2022 auction. He added that a couple of fans had informed him during the match that he was roped in by Chennai during the current year’s money-rich association.

He referenced that he had expected that the fans were kidding about the information. Nonetheless, it was Lasith Malinga who told him about his selection when he got back to the dressing room.

Theekshana added:

“I was in a match, playing the 2nd T20I against Australia and fans told me that I was picked for CSK. I thought they were just joking or something. After going to the dressing room, Lasith Malinga told me that I was going to play for CSK.”

It is worth focusing on that Chennai signed the player for ₹70 lakh at the mega auction recently. The secret spinner has been included in 15 T20Is up to this point and has 14 wickets to his name at an astounding economy rate of 6.41.

Never Thought CSK Would Bid For Me: Theekshana On His Chances At The IPL 2022 Auction

The Sri Lankan bowler expressed that he didn’t anticipate that the reigning champs should pursue him at the sale. He expressed that he has been really buckling down on his game in recent years. He is confident of capitalizing on his chance.

He added:

“I never thought that CSK will bid for me or pick me this year. I have done my homework in the last two years and I am regaining the same this year. CSK had never picked a Sri Lankan player after 2013 and I am proud of myself because they bid for me.”

The four-time champions are as yet looking for their first win in IPL 2022. After four progressive misfortunes, they end up at the lower part of the points table. Their next challenge will be on Tuesday when they take on the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

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