| 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 | |
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]
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]
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.
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,Vighnesh was released by the Mumbai Indians ahead of the 2026 season. [10]