Maheesh Theekshana is resourceful – he bowls variations like the sparkle and the carrom ball and is misleading along with his tempo variation. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming selected to focus on it with regards to the Aiden Markram dismissal after his crew’s seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Friday.
Chennai Super Kings bowler Maheesh Theekshana in motion.
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Markram was caught behind off a faster, bouncier ball from Theekshana. M.S. Dhoni pouched a exceptional 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 mentioned within the post-match press convention.
He mentioned that his crew was “not overly comfortable yet” with the house situations and the ball didn’t skid as a lot as was anticipated within the second half. In that context, he was appreciative of Theekshana’s effort and mentioned it bodes effectively for his crew’s future residence video 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.”
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com