Mumbai Indians (MI) Loses his IPL 2025 opening match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) In Chepuk. However, a new star emerged from the game-Vignesh PuthurThe 24 -year -old left -handed wrist spinner from Kerala, while starting his IPL, impressed everyone with his magic. Puthur, who had never played T20 matches at a senior level before, took three wickets.
In Kerala, Puthur grew up in a middle class family, where his father Sunil made significant sacrifices to support his son's cricket aspirations. Sunil, who had previously run an agency for a biscuit brand, switched to run an auto-rickshaw to ensure that Vignesh could participate in regular cricket training. When Vignesh coach CG Vijaykumar joined the Perinthalmanna Cricket Academy, his hard work was paid, who immediately paid attention to the youth's ability to spin the ball.
Sunil said, “Local media in Kerala swallowed the house till 7 am in the evening. He is my only son, and I wanted to support him best according to my ability. The only thing I wanted to do was to ensure that I supported his decision to pursue cricket,” Sunil said, as ESPNCRIINFO quoted.
Vignesh's talent made her progress through Kerala Age -group teams, which featured under -14, under -19 and under -23 levels. Despite not starting his senior state, he was seen by former India's Pesar Ta Sekar during trials in Thiruvananthapuram.
MS Dhoni praises Vignesh Puthur after an impressive debut
Impressed by Puthur, he recommended him for IPL tests, leading him to lead Mumbai In the 2025 auction, Indians raised him for INR 30 lakh. In trials, Vignesh bowled well and demonstrated her ability to bowl Gogali. Earlier this year, MI sent him to the SA20 League in South Africa to bowl in the nets for the Mi Cape Town batsmen. Prior to IPL 2025, he also played in DY Patil T20 Invitational Trophy in Navi Mumbai.
“He had a very good action. He was flying the ball well and spinning in both ways. I always look for a good technique and see if a bowler has variations. I saw both of them before recommending them for testing.”
Puthur was fantastic for the Mumbai franchise, as he rejected CSK captain Ruturaj Gikwad after reaching his fifty, then moved to remove Shivam Dubey and Deepak Hooda in quick succession. Although MI could not secure a win, Vignesh's performance talked about the match. Even MS Dhoni patted him on his shoulder after the game. MI has a reputation to scout the youth talent, and Vignesh is another exciting addition to her list.
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