MS Dhoni’s Praise for Vignesh Puthur’s IPL Debut
MS Dhoni Applauds Vignesh Puthur After Impressive IPL Debut
MS Dhoni made Vignesh Puthur’s Indian Premier League (IPL) debut memorable with his words of appreciation after their game on Sunday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The 24-year-old from Kerala, who replaced Rohit Sharma as an impact substitute, made an immediate impact by taking the wicket of Ruturaj Gaikwad in his fifth ball.
Vignesh Puthur’s Impactful IPL Debut
- Took Ruturaj Gaikwad’s wicket in his fifth ball
- Dismissed Shivam Dube and Deepak Hooda in his second and third overs
- Put CSK on the backfoot
Despite Vignesh Puthur’s impressive performance, Rachin Ravindra’s unbeaten half-century ensured CSK won the game with five balls to spare while chasing Mumbai Indians’ 155/9. After the game, MS Dhoni was seen praising Vignesh Puthur for his bowling. The CSK legend patted Vignesh on the shoulders and asked him something, to which the youngster responded.
MS Dhoni’s Words of Appreciation
The video of MS Dhoni’s interaction with Vignesh Puthur went viral on social media. Earlier, Rohit Sharma was dismissed without scoring as Mumbai Indians’ top-order struggled to get going. Stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav (29) and Tilak Varma (31) stabilised the innings before Deepak Chahar’s fiery cameo of unbeaten 28 lent some respectability to the total.
Who is Vignesh Puthur?
Born in Malappuram in Kerala, Vignesh Puthur was signed by Mumbai Indians for a base price of ₹30 lakh during the IPL 2025 mega auction last November. He is yet to represent Kerala at the senior domestic level but has represented the state at the U-14 and U-19 levels.
Vignesh Puthur’s Cricketing Journey
- Born in Malappuram in Kerala
- Signed by Mumbai Indians for a base price of ₹30 lakh during IPL 2025 mega auction
- Represented Kerala at the U-14 and U-19 levels
- Played for Alleppey Ripples in the Kerala Cricket League
- Had a stint in the Tamil Nadu Premier League
Spin bowling was not Vignesh Puthur’s first love. During his initial days, Vignesh Puthur started as a medium pacer before he was asked to try his hand at leg spin by local cricketer Mohammed Sherif.
