A Debut to Remember
Mumbai Indians’ new find, Vignesh Puthur, had a debut to cherish in IPL 2025. The young spinner grabbed the spotlight with his exceptional bowling, dismissing big names like Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, and DVignesh Puthur’s Dream Debut: A Star is Born in IPL 2025
A Debut to Remember – Mumbai Indians’ new find, Vignesh Puthur, had a debut to cherish in IPL 2025. The young spinner grabbed the spotlight with his exceptional bowling, dismissing big names like Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, and Deepak Hooda, bringing MI right back into the game. His performance didn’t just impress the fans but also caught the attention of none other than MS Dhoni himself . After the match, as players from both teams exchanged handshakes, Dhoni made a special effort to walk up to Vignesh, who was standing near the boundary. Seeing the cricketing legend approach, the youngster was visibly emotional. Dhoni patted his back, shared a few words of encouragement, and made the moment even more special. Commentator Ravi Shastri, witnessing the exchange, said that this was a moment Vignesh would cherish forever. The IPL later shared a video of this heartfelt interaction on social media, where Vignesh could be seen speaking to Dhoni, who responded with another reassuring pat—his happiness was clear as day.
A Game-Changing Spell – Vignesh’s debut was nothing short of spectacular. Brought in as an impact player for Rohit Sharma, the left-arm wrist spinner weaved his magic on the turning Chepauk track. His three wickets gave MI a fighting chance, but unfortunately, the team couldn’t defend their 155-run target. CSK’s Rachin Ravindra played a match-winning knock of 65*, steering his team to victory. What makes Vignesh’s journey even more inspiring is his background. Coming from Malappuram, Kerala, he is the son of an auto-rickshaw driver. Mumbai Indians discovered him through their scouting program after he impressed in a local T20 league. His talent earned him a spot as a net bowler in SA20, where he had the chance to train alongside legends like Rashid Khan, which further honed his skills.
Mumbai Indians Face a Tough Challenge – However, Mumbai Indians faced setbacks with key players missing. Captain Hardik Pandya was suspended for a game due to an over-rate violation but is set to return for the next match. On the other hand, star pacer Jasprit Bumrah’s injury will keep him out for at least two weeks. With their next clash against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad, MI will be desperate to bounce back and get back to winning ways.eepak Hooda, bringing MI right back into the game. His performance didn’t just impress the fans but also caught the attention of none other than MS Dhoni himself. After the match, as players from both teams exchanged handshakes, Dhoni made a special effort to walk up to Vignesh, who was standing near the boundary. Seeing the cricketing legend approach, the youngster was visibly emotional. Dhoni patted his back, shared a few words of encouragement, and made the moment even more special. Commentator Ravi Shastri, witnessing the exchange, said that this was a moment Vignesh would cherish forever. The IPL later shared a video of this heartfelt interaction on social media, where Vignesh could be seen speaking to Dhoni, who responded with another reassuring pat—his happiness was clear as day.
A Game-Changing Spell – Vignesh’s debut was nothing short of spectacular. Brought in as an impact player for Rohit Sharma, the left-arm wrist spinner weaved his magic on the turning Chepauk track. His three wickets gave MI a fighting chance, but unfortunately, the team couldn’t defend their 155-run target. CSK’s Rachin Ravindra played a match-winning knock of 65*, steering his team to victory. What makes Vignesh’s journey even more inspiring is his background. Coming from Malappuram, Kerala, he is the son of an auto-rickshaw driver. Mumbai Indians discovered him through their scouting program after he impressed in a local T20 league. His talent earned him a spot as a net bowler in SA20, where he had the chance to train alongside legends like Rashid Khan, which further honed his skills.
Mumbai Indians Face a Tough Challenge – However, Mumbai Indians faced setbacks with key players missing. Captain Hardik Pandya was suspended for a game due to an over-rate violation but is set to return for the next match. On the other hand, star pacer Jasprit Bumrah’s injury will keep him out for at least two weeks. With their next clash against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad, MI will be desperate to bounce back and get back to winning ways.
