Vignesh Puthur Height, Age, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Profession	Cricketer (Bowler)
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5' 10" (178 cm)
Weight (approx.)	65 Kg (143 lbs)
Body Measurements (approx.)	- Chest: 40 Inches - Waist: 32 Inches - Biceps: 12 Inches
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Cricket
International Debut	ODI- Did not make yet Test- Did not make yet T20- Did not make yet
Domestic/State Team(s)	• Kerala Under-14 • Kerala Under-19 • Kerala Under-23 • Malappuram District Cricket Academy • Jolly Rovers • Alleppey Ripples (2024) • Mumbai indians (MI, 2025)
Coach/Mentor	Vijayan
Batting Style	Right-handed
Bowling Style	Slow Left arm Orthodox
Personal Life
Date of Birth	2 March 2001 (Friday)
Age (as of 2025)	24 Years
Birthplace	Perinthalmanna, Malappuram, kerala, India
Zodiac sign	Pisces
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Perinthalmanna, Malappuram
School	• GMHSS Perinthalmanna • GEMS Arts and Science College, Malappuram
College/University	• St. Thomas College, Thrissur • PTM Government College, Perinthalmanna
Educational Qualification	MA in Literature (PTM College, pursuing in November 2024)
Religion	Hinduism
Ethnicity	Malayali
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Hobbies	• Swimming • Travelling • Gymming
Piercing	In both ears
Social Media	• Instagram • Twitter
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Unmarried
Family
Parents	Father- Sunil Kumar P (Auto driver) Mother- K.P. Bindhu (Homemaker)
Money Factor
Salary/Income (approx.)	Rs. 30 lakhs (From 2025 IPL contract with Mumbai Indians)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Vignesh Puthur

• Vignesh Puthur liked playing cricket from a young age and played with children in his neighbourhood.
  

  A childhood photo of Vignesh Puthur

• He initially bowled medium pace and spin, but a local cricketer Mohammed Sherif told him to switch to leg spin.

• He didn’t know anything about chinaman, but joined the Malappuram District Cricket Academy at the age of 14 years where he learnt the basics under a local coach Vijayan.
  

  Vignesh Puthur during a local cricket tournament

• He later played for Jolly Rovers Cricket in the Kerala College Premier T20 league.
  

  Vignesh Puthur when he played in the Kerala College Premier T20 league

• He later played age-group cricket for different Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) teams.
  

  Vignesh Puthur during an under-age tournament for Kerala Cricket Association (KCA)

• In the first season of the Kerala Premier League (KPL) in 2024, he took 2 wickets in 3 matches for Alleppey Ripples where Mumbai Indians (MI) scouts saw him.

• He later attended trials for the MI but bowled only 1 over in the first trial to Hardik Pandya. However, Mahela Jayawardene was impressed with his bowling.
  

  Vignesh Puthur during a practice session

• Jayawardene relaxed him and told him to focus on his skill and technique. Vignesh Puthur later attended 2 more trials for MI.

• In the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, MI acquired him for his base price of Rs 30 lakhs.
  

  Vignesh Puthur in Mumbai Indians (MI) jersey

• While the auction was being done, he turned off the TV and went to sleep as he thought he would not get selected and might become a net bowler for MI.

• One of his friends called him and informed him about his selection, but he did not believe it and searched and found his name on the website.

• He said in an interview that he was influenced by the Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav, but had a different action.

• He is an animal lover, particularly dogs and cats.
  

  Vignesh Puthur playing with a dog