MS Dhoni: Numerous young athletes are seizing the opportunity to participate in the world’s premier cricket league, aspiring to represent their national team. Among them is 24-year-old Vignesh Puthur, who has garnered significant attention for his exceptional spin bowling. In the IPL 2025, he made a remarkable debut for the Mumbai Indians, claiming three crucial wickets against the Chennai Super Kings. His performance has even impressed MS Dhoni, who expressed admiration for Vignesh’s skills following the match.

Vignesh’s impactful bowling helped Mumbai regain momentum as he took three wickets in quick succession, finishing with figures of three wickets for just 17 runs in his initial three overs. However, he faced challenges in his fourth over, conceding 15 runs under pressure. He successfully dismissed CSK captain Rituraj Gaikwad, Shivam Dubey, and Deepak Hooda. Vignesh entered the game as an impact player, replacing Rohit Sharma in the second innings.

MS Dhoni, the seasoned wicketkeeper-batsman for CSK, could not contain his praise for Vignesh Puthur. A video capturing their interaction post-match has gone viral on social media, showcasing Dhoni’s evident admiration for Puthur’s bowling prowess. In the footage, Dhoni is seen congratulating Vignesh with a pat on the back, and while their conversation remains private, it is likely that Vignesh will always remember the words of encouragement from Dhoni.