MI Sign Leg Spinner Raghu Sharma: In a sudden turn of events for Mumbai Indians fans, young spinner Vignesh Puthur has been ruled out of the rest of IPL 2025 due to injury. The franchise has now brought in leg-spinner Raghu Sharma as his replacement, giving the 31-year-old cricketer from Jalandhar his maiden IPL chance.
A Promising Start Cut Short for Vignesh Puthur
Vignesh Puthur had just started making a name for himself in the IPL. The 22-year-old spinner from Tamil Nadu impressed everyone during MI’s season opener against Chennai Super Kings by taking three crucial wickets. In five matches, he managed to pick six wickets and showed great potential. Unfortunately, his journey was cut short after he developed bone stress reactions in both his shins. While the injury has ended his campaign, Vignesh will stay with the MI squad and continue his recovery under the guidance of the medical and strength & conditioning team.
Meet Raghu Sharma: MI’s New Leg-Spin Hope
Raghu Sharma, a right-arm leg-spinner, has been named as Vignesh’s replacement. Born in Jalandhar, Punjab, he has represented both Punjab and Puducherry in domestic cricket. Despite never playing in the IPL before, Raghu brings solid experience with him.
In 11 first-class matches, Raghu has taken 57 wickets at an average of just 19.59, including an outstanding 7/56 in one innings. He also has 14 wickets from nine List A matches and three wickets in T20s. Raghu was previously a net bowler for Mumbai Indians and now officially joins the team for ₹30 lakh from the RAPP list.
A Personal Milestone for Raghu
For Raghu, this is a dream come true. After years of playing in domestic tournaments and waiting for his opportunity, he now has a chance to showcase his talent on the biggest T20 stage in the world. It’s also a proud moment for his family and supporters who have stood by him during the highs and lows of his cricketing career.
Mumbai Indians Turning Things Around
After a slow start with just one win in their first five matches, Mumbai Indians have now bounced back strongly. With five back-to-back wins, they currently sit third on the points table with 12 points from 10 games. Historically, MI has performed well once they gain momentum, and fans are hopeful this season could be another magical run.
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Injury Is a Setback, Not the End
While it’s heartbreaking for Vignesh Puthur to miss the rest of the season, this young cricketer has a bright future ahead. The MI team and fans have shown full support for him as he starts his rehab. With proper care and guidance, Puthur is expected to come back stronger next season.
FAQs
Who is Raghu Sharma?
Raghu Sharma is a 31-year-old leg-spinner from Jalandhar who has played domestic cricket for Punjab and Puducherry. This is his first IPL season.
Why was Vignesh Puthur ruled out?
Vignesh suffered from bone stress reactions in both shins and was ruled out of IPL 2025 for medical recovery.
How many wickets did Vignesh take in IPL 2025?
He took 6 wickets in 5 matches before getting injured.
How is Mumbai Indians’ performance so far?
After a slow start, MI has won 5 consecutive matches and is currently third on the points table.
What is Raghu Sharma’s base price?
Raghu Sharma joined MI for ₹30 lakh, which was his base price.
