NEW DELHI: In a touching second that gained hearts, younger left-arm wrist spinner Vignesh Puthur bowed down to the touch Nita Ambani‘s toes after receiving the ‘Finest Bowler’ award from the Mumbai Indians (MI) franchise proprietor. The gesture, reflecting his humility and gratitude, befell within the MI dressing room following the workforce’s defeat to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) of their IPL 2025 season opener.
Chasing a modest goal of 156, CSK had been cruising regardless of the early dismissal of opener Rahul Tripathi within the second over. Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rachin Ravindra stitched a quickfire 67-run partnership off simply 6.1 overs, with Gaikwad notching up his quickest IPL fifty in simply 22 balls.
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Nevertheless, Vignesh Puthur, making his IPL debut, turned the sport on its head with a sensational spell. Regardless of by no means having performed state cricket earlier than, the 24-year-old spinner made his presence felt by dismissing three seasoned Indian internationals — Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube and Deepak Hooda — lowering CSK from 78/1 to 107/4 within the twelfth over. Vignesh completed with spectacular figures of three for 32 in his four-over spell.
Although CSK finally secured victory with 5 balls to spare and 4 wickets in hand, because of Rachin Ravindra’s match-winning knock of 65 not out from 45 balls, Vignesh’s valiant effort turned the speaking level.
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After receiving MI’s ‘Finest Bowler’ award from Nita Ambani, Vignesh humbly expressed his gratitude, saying, “I wish to thank the MI franchise for giving me the chance to play the match. I by no means thought in my life I might play with these gamers. I’m very pleased. Group, we may’ve gained. Thanks a lot, and particularly our captain Surya bhai was very supportive. That is why I by no means felt that a lot stress. And due to all my teammates for supporting me.”
The symbolic gesture of touching Nita Ambani’s toes as a mark of respect has earned Vignesh widespread admiration, showcasing not simply his expertise but in addition his grounded and respectful demeanor.