Vignesh Puthur is a young and promising cricketer who made his debut for Mumbai Indians, and his life has been transformed after being spotted by an MI scout. He is a 23-year-old left-arm wrist spinner from Kerala's small town of Malappuram.
Vignesh Puthur has been identified as one of the fresh talents acquired by the Mumbai Indians for the current season of the Indian Premier League. In a surprising move, he replaced Rohit Sharma, leaving all cricket enthusiasts stunned as this young player made his debut in the blue jersey for the Mumbai Indians. Hailing from Malappuram, a small town in Kerala, Puthur is a 23-year-old left-arm wrist spinner who holds great promise. Vignesh Puthur's family resides in Malappuram, a small town in Kerala, where his father is employed as a driver of an auto-rickshaw, and it was there that Puthur began his cricketing journey. The young boy from Kerala is currently unattached and there is no available information regarding Vignesh Puthur's romantic relationships. During the match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, Vignesh Puthur was seen wearing the jersey with the number 4. The exact value of Vignesh Puthur's net worth has not been publicly disclosed, but his primary source of income is derived from his IPL contract with the Mumbai Indians, as well as his participation in domestic leagues. He was purchased by the Mumbai Indians for ₹30 lakh in the auction for IPL 2025 and has been acquired by the Rajasthan Royals for the same amount for IPL 2026. The Mumbai Indians provided this young player from a humble background and with no prior senior domestic experience with a significant platform against the Chennai Super Kings. Puthur underwent training at the Malappuram District Academy during his childhood and went on to represent Kerala at the under-14 and under-19 levels, although he never had the opportunity to represent the senior team. As a result, he continued to participate in club cricket with Jolly Rovers in Perinthalmanna, until an MI scout discovered him, thereby changing the course of his cricketing career forever. Vignesh Puthur delivered an impressive bowling performance in his first professional match, claiming three wickets in four overs for 32 runs. All images used are solely for editorial purposes and are licensed exclusively by Getty/Source.