Traveen Sashenka Mathew, Sri Lanka’s promising young off-spinner, gained attention for his strong performances in domestic and franchise cricket ahead of the 2026 IPL auction.
Born on June 14, 2004, in Kandy, Traveen Sashenka Mathew has quickly become one of Sri Lanka’s most promising young spin bowlers in recent times. As a right-arm off-spinner, he also adds value with crucial runs from the lower batting order. His cricketing foundation was laid at St. Anthony’s College, Kandy, a school known for nurturing top-tier cricketers. He made his first-class debut for Panadura Sports Club in 2023, followed shortly by his List A debut the same year. Soon after, he entered Sri Lanka’s franchise circuit, representing teams like the Dambulla Sixers and Jaffna Titans. His breakthrough came during the 2024 Lanka T10 Super League, where his steady wicket-taking displays caught widespread attention. Traveen Sashenka Mathew is a young Sri Lankan off-spinner with handy batting skills from the right side. After completing his schooling at St. Anthony’s College in Kandy, he has gone on to represent Sri Lanka at various age-group and Emerging levels. In domestic and franchise cricket, he has played for Panadura Sports Club, Dambulla Sixers, Jaffna Titans, and Sharjah Warriors. Notable domestic and franchise appearances: Panadura vs SL Army at Colombo (SSC) November 13 15, 2023 | First-class Panadura vs Burgher at Colombo (Burgher Recreation Club) December 15, 2023 | List A Nondescripts vs Panadura at Maggona May 27, 2023 | T20 His inclusion in the IPL 2026 auction shortlist as an uncapped overseas player—with a reported base price of approximately ₹30 lakh—has notably boosted his market value and potential earnings. All images included here are used for editorial purposes only. Rights reserved exclusively with Getty/Source.