IPL Auction 2025: Meet Vignesh Puthur, Kerala’s left-arm wrist spinner who bowled Mumbai Indians over
Vignesh Puthur, a 23-year-old left-arm wrist spinner from Kerala, has been signed by Mumbai Indians for Rs 30 lakh. Despite not having played senior-level cricket for Kerala, Puthur’s unique ‘chinaman’ bowling style caught the attention of MI scouts during the Kerala Cricket League. He impressed during trials, even bowling to Hardik Pandya under the watchful eye of coach Mahela Jayawardene.