sri lankan cricket star Mahesh Theekshana and his wife, arthika yonaalihas shared some happy news with his fans across the world. Just over a year after their star-studded wedding, the couple announced on social media that they are expecting their first child.
The announcement has sent a wave of excitement across the cricket community, with teammates, fans and franchises flooding the couple’s social media pages with “congratulations” and good wishes.
A new chapter for Mahisha Dikshana
The announcement comes at a poignant time for the couple, coinciding with their first wedding anniversary. Mahesh and Arthika tied the knot in a grand ceremony at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo on January 17, 2025.
The couple posted a series of heartwarming photos on Instagram to share the milestone. One of the slides featured a glimpse of an ultrasound, confirming that the “Mystery Spinner” is about to take on his most important role yet: fatherhood.
“The most beautiful surprise at the end of Christmas, the beginning of the New Year and the beginning of our next chapter,” Wrote Theekshana on Instagram.
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From cricket pitch to fatherhood
2025 was a stormy year for Theekshana. On the field, he cemented his position as one of the world’s premier white-ball spinners, notably claiming a historic ODI hat-trick against New Zealand And taking a high-profile step Rajasthan Royals In IPL. He achieved the No. 1 position in the ICC ODI bowler rankings in February 2025. Despite these highlights, his T20I performances for the year saw a high average of 39.20 and an economy rate of 9.76 in the IPL, indicating some struggles with consistency.
Off the field, his partnership with professional cabin crew member Akanksha has been a favorite among fans. The couple has often shared glimpses of their travels and life together, but this latest “adventure” — as their wedding theme once hinted at — is undoubtedly their biggest yet.
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