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What is the connection between Pandya brothers and Vignesh Puthur! How did Nita Ambani change the fate of the rickshaw driver's son?
Vignesh Puthur, who made his debut in IPL 2025, won accolades for his brilliant game in the very first match. Vignesh also has a special connection with Pandya brothers. Let us know how the rickshaw driver's son became a star overnight because of Nita Ambani.
Vignesh Puthur: Vignesh Puthur, who made his debut in the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL), is a left-handed spinner batsman. He took three wickets in the very first match and showed his game brilliantly. On the very first day, Vignesh made a splash and came into the limelight. Do you know that Vignesh Puthur has a deep connection with Pandya brothers i.e. Krunal Pandya and Hardik Pandya. Nita Ambani also has a big contribution in the career of Pandya brothers and Vignesh. You must be wondering how, so let us tell you.
Pandya brothers were selected through scouts
Recently Nita Ambani had said that when she selected Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya through scouts, they were living on noodles. After coming into the team, both of them rocked with their game and made a special place in the hearts of the people. Whenever the match gets stuck, people's expectations from Hardik increase a lot. The shower of runs he makes with his bat turns even a stuck match into a victory.
Nita Ambani's eyes fell on the son of a rickshaw driver
Earlier, Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya were made stars by Nita Ambani, however, their hard work paid off. Now it is the turn of Vignesh Puthur on whom Nita Ambani's eyes fell. Once again, Mumbai Indians have selected a rickshaw driver's son through scouts. This 24-year-old boy took 3 wickets and scored 32 runs in the very first match. Before this, Vignesh has not played any domestic match.
Vignesh used to represent Kerala
Before joining Mumbai Indians, Vignesh represented Puthur Keralas. He has played for the state at Under-14 and Under-19 level. Vignesh participated in the Kerala Cricket League (KCL) on behalf of the Alleppey Ripples team, in which he took only 2 wickets in 3 matches. Vignesh is a great cricketer who is a shining star of tomorrow.
