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Maheesh Theekshana is resourceful – he bowls variations like the flicker and the carrom ball and is deceptive with his pace variation. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming chose to highlight it with reference to the Aiden Markram dismissal after his team’s seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Friday.
Chennai Super Kings bowler Maheesh Theekshana in action.
| Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K
Markram was caught behind off a quicker, bouncier ball from Theekshana. M.S. Dhoni pouched a remarkable catch.
“He’s very skilful and subtle with his skill. He’s always coming at a player. So, you can’t really get a rhythm as a hitter. His deceptive change of pace just makes hitters kick themselves at times.
“And even today (Friday), that little bit faster, a bit more bounce (Markram wicket). So, there is some sort of changes in each delivery that can just keep players on their toes. He did very well to get that wicket (Markram’s). Good catch by MS (Dhoni),” Fleming said in the post-match press conference.
He said that his team was “not overly comfortable yet” with the home conditions and the ball didn’t skid as much as was expected in the second half. In that context, he was appreciative of Theekshana’s effort and said it bodes well for his team’s future home games.
“He’s working into a bit of form. He has been bowling well. He is trying to find his pace in different grounds, and trying to get his pace on this ground, more importantly, which is where we really want him to own and dominate. So, it was a good day for him. And some good learning for us.”
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