Vignesh Puthur
Indian cricketer (born 2001)
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Vignesh Puthur (born 2 March 2001) is an Indian cricketer who plays for Kerala in domestic cricket and Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League.[1][2][3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 March 2001 Perinthalmanna, Kerala, India |
| Bowling | Left-arm wrist spin |
| Role | Bowler |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 2025–present | Kerala |
| 2025 | Mumbai Indians |
| 2026 | Rajasthan Royals |
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 23 March 2025 | |
Early life
Vignesh Puthur was born on 2 March 2001, in Perinthalmanna in Kerala. His father Sunil Kumar is an autorickshaw driver and his mother K.P. Bindhu is a homemaker. He completed his secondary education at Government Model Higher Secondary School, Perinthalmanna and later graduated from GEMS Arts & Science College, also in Perinthalmanna. Vignesh is currently pursuing an MA Literature at PTM Government College, Perinthalmanna.[4]
Career
Vignesh Puthur began his initial coaching under cricket coach Vijayan in Perinthalmanna and playing for Kerala in the Under-14, Under-19, Under-23 categories and later he was a part of the inaugural season of the Kerala Cricket League (KCL), representing the Alleppey Ripples.
IPL
He acted as a net bowler for the MI Cape Town prior to their purchase of him for ₹30 lakh in the 2025 IPL Mega auction by Mumbai Indians.[5] He made his IPL debut against Chennai Super Kings on 23 March 2025 and took the wickets of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube and Deepak Hooda.[6][7][8][9]
As of 15 November 2025, Vignesh was released by the Mumbai Indians ahead of the 2026 season.[10]
In the 2026 Indian Premier League auction, he was bought by Rajasthan Royals for 30 lakhs ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League.