Bio/Wiki
| Profession | Cricketer (Bowler) | ||||||
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| Coach/Mentor | Vijayan | ||||||
| Batting Style | Right-handed | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Slow Left arm Orthodox | ||||||
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) | ||||||
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| Weight | 65 Kg (143 lbs) | ||||||
| Eye Color | Black | ||||||
| Hair Color | Black | ||||||
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Educational Qualification(s)
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| Educational Qualification | MA in Literature (PTM College, pursuing in November 2024) |
Personal Life
| Hometown | Perinthalmanna, Malappuram |
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| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Ethnicity | Malayali |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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| Piercing | In both ears |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Sunil Kumar P (Auto driver) |
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| Mother | K.P. Bindhu (Homemaker) |
Career
| Overview | Vignesh began his cricket journey at a young age, engaging in neighborhood games. Initially, he experimented with medium pace and spin bowling until a local cricketer, Mohammed Sherif, guided him to shift to leg spin. He honed his skills at the Malappuram District Cricket Academy from the age of 14 under coach Vijayan. His talent flourished as he competed in various leagues, eventually drawing the attention of the Mumbai Indians scouts after impressing in the Kerala Premier League. In a surprising turn during the IPL auction for 2025, Vignesh was acquired by MI for his base price of Rs 30 lakhs after multiple trials, marking a significant milestone in his budding cricket career. |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/vigneshputhur/ | |
| https://x.com/vicpy_ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| From a tender age, Vignesh displayed a passion for cricket, often playing with local kids. | |
| He made a significant transition from medium pace to leg spin on the recommendation of Mohammed Sherif. | |
| Vignesh had no prior knowledge of the chinaman bowling technique but learned the fundamentals at the Malappuram District Cricket Academy. | |
| His performance in the Kerala College Premier T20 league for Jolly Rovers opened up more opportunities. | |
| During the KPL season in 2024, he impressed scouts with 2 wickets in 3 matches while playing for Alleppey Ripples. | |
| Despite initial nerves during his trials with MI, he ultimately garnered interest from coach Mahela Jayawardene. | |
| In a moment of disbelief, he missed the auction announcement believing he wouldn't get selected, only to find out later from a friend. | |
| Inspired by Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav, he developed a distinct bowling style. | |
| Vignesh is also known for his love of animals, particularly dogs and cats. |
