Traveen Sashenka Mathew is a promising Sri Lankan off-spinner and lower-order batsman who gained recognition in domestic and franchise cricket.
Born on 14th June 2004 in Kandy, Traveen Sashenka Mathew has quickly become one of Sri Lanka’s most promising young spin bowlers in recent times. A right-arm off-spinner with the ability to chip in with valuable runs lower down the order, he honed his skills at St. Anthony’s College, Kandy—a prestigious institution known for nurturing top-tier cricketers. His professional journey began with first-class and List A debuts for Panadura Sports Club in 2023, after which he secured opportunities in Sri Lanka’s franchise leagues with teams like the Dambulla Sixers and Jaffna Titans. The year 2024 marked a turning point when he shone brightly during the Lanka T10 Super League, delivering consistent and impactful wicket-taking performances. Traveen Sashenka Mathew is a young Sri Lankan off-spinner and a handy lower-order right-handed batter. After completing his education at St. Anthony’s College, Kandy, he has represented Sri Lanka at various age-group and Emerging level competitions. His domestic and franchise cricket career includes stints with Panadura Sports Club, Dambulla Sixers, Jaffna Titans, and Sharjah Warriors. Notable matches include: Panadura vs SL Army at Colombo (SSC) November 13 15, 2023 | First-Class Panadura vs Burgher at Colombo (Burgher) December 15, 2023 | List A Nondescripts vs Panadura at Maggona May 27, 2023 | T20 Adding to his growing reputation, Traveen was shortlisted for the IPL 2026 auction as an uncapped overseas player, with an estimated base price of around ₹30 lakh, which could substantially boost his earnings. All visuals are for editorial use only and are licensed exclusively from Getty/Source.