Vignesh Puthur Joins MI’s Talent Roster, Impresses on Debut

Vignesh Puthur, a 24-year-old left-arm spinner from Malappuram, Kerala, made his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians against Chennai Super Kings.

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On debut, Puthur impressed by dismissing Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, and Deepak Hooda in quick succession.

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Puthur, the son of an autorickshaw driver and a homemaker, started his cricketing journey as a medium pacer.

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His transition to spin bowling was inspired by Kerala cricketer Mohammed Sherif, who advised him to try leg spin.

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He has represented Kerala in U-14 and U-19 cricket and currently plays for Alleppey Ripples in the Kerala Cricket League.

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Mumbai Indians signed Puthur at his base price of ₹30 lakh after spotting him in the local circuit and TNPL.

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Earlier this year, he was sent to South Africa as a net bowler for MI Cape Town in the SA20 league.

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Despite Puthur’s strong debut, Chennai Super Kings won the match with Ravindra hitting the winning six and Noor Ahmad taking 4 wickets for 18 runs.

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