Cricket is one of the most popular sports globally, and it’s no wonder that there are some truly incredible players in the game. One such player who has seemingly made it to the headlines is Vignesh Puthur – not just because he is a talented bowler, but also because of his extremely young age!
This article will cover exclusive details about the young, talented cricketer from the Mumbai Indians!
Read on ahead to find out about Vignesh Puthur.
Vignesh Puthur (Cricketer) Biography
Vignesh Puthur is an Indian Cricketer, very famous for his left-arm wrist spin and right-handed batting. He was born on March 2, 2001, in Perinthalmanna, Malappuram, Kerala. Debut Vignesh Puthurfor Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2025, he plays for KCA Lions (Kerala Cricket Association Lions) and the Mumbai Indians (MI).
| Full Name | Vignesh Puthur |
| Birthdate | 2nd March 2001 |
| Place of Birth | Perinthalmanna, Malappuram, Kerala |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Role | Left-arm wrist spinner; Bowler |
| Teams played for | Mumbai Indians |
| Career Debut | Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings in IPL on 23rd March 2025 |
Vignesh Puthur Age, Height, Weight and Physical Appearance
Born on 2nd March 2001, Vignesh is 24 years old and he only recently celebrated his birthday. Given the fact that he is a cricketer, it is quite important for him to maintain his physical appearance. Puthur has a decent height of 5 feet 10 inches, or 178 cms, whereas his weight is a considerable 65 kgs, or 143 lbs. He has black hair and black eyes.
| Physical Aspect | Details |
| Age (as of 2025) | 24 years old |
| Height | 5′ 10″ (178 cm) |
| Weight | 65 Kg (143 lbs) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Chest | 40 Inches (approx.) |
| Waist | 32 Inches (approx.) |
| Biceps | 12 Inches (approx.) |
Vignesh Puthur Family Details
| Relation | Name | Details |
| Father | Sunil Kumar | Auto driver |
| Mother | K.P. Bindhu | Homemaker |
Hailing from Perinthalmanna, in Malappuram, Kerala, Vignesh grew up in a very modest household. His father, Sunil Kumar, is an autorickshaw driver, whilst his mother K.P. Bindhu, is a homemaker. It goes on to show that his family background is not very strong, and he grew up in poverty but he aspired to be someone famous whenever he grew up.
Education Qualifications
Despite the fact that his father did a humble job, Vignesh was able to study and complete his higher studies. He completed his secondary education at Government Higher Secondary School (GMHSS) in Perinthalmanna, and went on to graduate from GEMS Arts and Science College, which was also located in his hometown. He is currently pursuing an MA in Literature from the PTM Government College located in Perinthalmanna.
Vignesh Puthur Career
From the time he was just 11 years old, Vignesh had started playing cricket and showed an immense passion for the game. Given that he was into the game from a young age, he was obviously training and practising and rose up to the ranks due to his slightly unorthodox bowling style. He began his initial coaching under the coach Vijayan in Perinthalmanna and went on to play for Kerala in the Under-14, Under-19, and Under-23 categories and found success in each one of them.
Subsequently, he was an integral part of the inaugural season of the Kerala Cricket League (KCL) by representing the Alleppey Ripples team.
Vignesh is a left-arm wrist spinner, and this has in fact worked out in his favour as many expect that this could be a ‘surprise commodity’ in the IPL 2025.
IPL Career
The team from Mumbai (MI) had been able to identify Puthur’s potential during his appearance in the Kerala Cricket League when he played for Alleppey Ripples. Subsequently, he was acquired by the team.
In terms of his IPL career, it might interest you to know that he has acted as the net bowler for the Mumbai Indians Cape Town format just before the team acquired him for a purchase value of INR 30 lakhs in the 2025 IPL Super Auction. He was able to make his IPL debut against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on 23rd March 2025, and successfully took the wickets of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, and Deepak Hooda.
Earlier this year, the team had sent him to South Africa for the third season of SA20, wherein he was allowed to train with the finest wrist-spinners in T20 cricket, Rashid Khan. During the game, commentator Harsha Bhogle had observed that Vignesh was bowling as fast as 70 kph, which was quite similar to Kuldeep Yadav when he first made his debut.
It doesn’t come as a surprise that the Mumbai team has found their need to maximise a potential ‘surprise commodity’ filled with mystery – in effect, all eyes will certainly be on Puthur throughout the 2025 season.
IPL Debut 2025
During the game between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings that took place on 23rd March 2025, it was shown that Vignesh is certainly a force to reckon with. Playing as a left-arm wrist-spinner, he found success quite easily, and all three – Ruturaj, Dube and Hooda were unexpectedly caught in the deep. The young player, who made a fantastic debut, is yet to play senior-level cricket for Kerala, but he had managed to create quite an impression for the Mumbai Indians team and squad players.
In the match, Vignesh had replaced Rohit Sharma after coming in as an Impact Substitute in the second innings of the match that was held in Chennai.
Vignesh Puthur Career Statistics
Batting Career Stats
| Details | Test | ODI | T20 | IPL |
| Match | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Innings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Runs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Not Out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling Career Stats
| Details | Test | ODI | T20 | IPL |
| M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Inn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66 |
| Runs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 94 |
| Wickets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Avg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.67 |
| Econ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.55 |
| SR | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.0 |
| BBI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3/32 |
| BBM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3/32 |
| 5w | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10w | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Matches Played
| Match | Bowl | Date | Ground | Format |
| MI vs CSK | 1/10 | 07-04-2025 | Wankhede | T20 |
| MI vs LSG | 1/31 | 04-04-2025 | Lucknow | T20 |
| MI vs KKR | 1/21 | 31-03-2025 | Wankhede | T20 |
| MI vs CSK | 3/32 | 23-03-2025 | Chennai | T20 |
Vignesh Puthur Net Worth
As we already know, Puthur had been acquired by the Mumbai Indians team for a net worth of INR 30 lakhs. This means that his net worth is of the same figure. His primary earnings come from his cricket career.
Social Media Presence
| Platform | Account | Followers |
| @vigneshputhur | 944K | |
| @djkingrajeshgothwal.co | 18K | |
| X (Twitter) | @puthurvignesh | 840 |
Personal Life
Although it not much is known about his personal life but we do know that both Vignesh and his parents mention that he is a quiet person who likes to be on his own rather than be with someone else in their company. He hopes to complete his studies whilst also playing and preparing for cricket matches. We do not have information about his personal life beyond this, and we don’t have information on whether he is in a relationship with anyone.
Conclusion
Although Vignesh is one of the youngest players and is still pursuing his higher education from the University, he is still a professional player in the IPL team – and it is expected that he would continue to keep playing in Mumbai Indians as he is definitely a force to reckon with and an asset for the team. It is inspiring how far this young cricketer has come over the years. We expect to see more of his magic on the cricket grounds.
FAQs
He is currently 24 years old.
His net worth is approximately INR 30 lakhs as he was acquired by the Mumbai Indians team.
Vignesh’s last match was on 7th April 2025 against Chennai Super Kings which took place at Wankhede Stadium.
Currently, Vignesh is unmarried.
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