NEW DELHI: Vignesh Puthurโs Sensational Debut has taken the IPL by storm. The 24-year-old left-arm wrist spinner from Kerala stunned Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Mumbai Indians (MI) discovered him despite no domestic T20 experience.
Puthur, from Perinthalmanna, Malappuram, is the son of an auto-rickshaw driver. MI signed him for โน30 lakh in the 2025 IPL auction. His accuracy and calmness impressed MI scouts.
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Against CSK, Vignesh Puthurโs Sensational Debut saw him replace Rohit Sharma as an Impact Player. He bowled a fiery spell, taking 3 wickets for 32 runs. His victims included captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, and Deepak Hooda. These key wickets turned the game for MI.
MS Dhoni Lauds Puthur
Mumbai Indiansโ bowling coach, Paras Mhambrey, praised his performance. โFirst game, big match, but he handled pressure well. Hats off to him,โ he said. โFirst game, big match, but he handled pressure well. Hats off to him,โ he said.
After the match, MS Dhoni spoke to Puthur. โI never thought I would play with such stars,โ Puthur said. His humility won hearts. He asked his age and advised him to keep playing the same way. โI never thought I would play with such stars,โ Puthur said. His humility won hearts.
MI owner Nita Ambani honored him with the Best Bowling Medal. Former MI captain Rohit Sharma also applauded him. โA debut to remember! He handled pressure well. Big future ahead,โ Rohit said. โA debut to remember! He handled pressure well. Big future ahead,โ Rohit said.
CSK coach Stephen Fleming also praised him. โYoung talent like this keeps the league exciting. He was outstanding,โ he said. โYoung talent like this keeps the league exciting. He was outstanding,โ he said.
Even MI captain Hardik Pandya was impressed. โHe came in fearless and bowled with confidence. We are lucky to have him,โ he added. โHe came in fearless and bowled with confidence. We are lucky to have him,โ he added.
Social media buzzed with praise for Vignesh Puthurโs Sensational Debut. Fans called him โthe next big thingโ in Indian cricket.
Puthurโs rise from Keralaโs local matches to IPL is inspiring. MIโs scouting system proved its worth again. His story is a beacon for young cricketers dreaming big.
Vignesh Puthurโs Sensational Debut is just the beginning. Cricket lovers can expect more magic from him in future games.
