Who is Vignesh Puthur: The Rising Star of Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians (MI) introduced a new face in their IPL 2025 campaign — Vignesh Puthur. The 24-year-old left-arm leg-spinner made an impressive debut against Chennai Super Kings by dismissing top-order batsmen Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shivam Dube.
Who is Vignesh Puthur?
Born on March 2, 2001, in Kerala, Vignesh is a left-arm leg-spinner who has not played any domestic cricket like First-Class, List-A, or T20. Despite this, his performance in the Kerala Cricket League and Tamil Nadu Premier League earned him a spot in the MI squad.
Journey to IPL:
Initially a medium pacer, Vignesh was advised by coach Mohammad Sharif to try leg-spin. Little did he know that this switch would lead to an IPL debut! His journey from Under-14 and Under-19 cricket to the IPL has been remarkable.
Notable Performances:
- State Level: Represented Kerala in Under-14 and Under-19 cricket.
- Kerala Cricket League: 3 matches, 2 wickets for Alleppey Ripples.
- Tamil Nadu Premier League: Consistent performances.
Mumbai Indians Impact Player:
In his IPL debut, Vignesh showed his potential by dismissing two crucial CSK players. His contribution as an Impact Player has set high expectations for his future.
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