Mumbai Indians have signed leg-spinner Raghu Sharma to replace injured spinner Vignesh Puthur for the remainder of IPL 2025. Puthur, who impressed with six wickets in five matches this season, was ruled out due to an unspecified injury. Sharma, a seasoned domestic player with 57 first-class wickets, joins MI for INR 30 lakhs from the RAPP list. This marks Sharma’s IPL debut as MI, on a five-match winning streak, prepare to face Rajasthan Royals on May 1 in Jaipur.
MI Bring in Raghu Sharma to Replace Injured Vignesh Puthur in IPL 2025
Mumbai Indians have signed leg-spinner Raghu Sharma as a replacement for injured left-arm wrist-spinner Vignesh Puthur, who has been ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2025. Puthur made an impressive start to the season, notably picking three key wickets against Chennai Super Kings on debut. In five matches, he grabbed six wickets at an average of 18.17 and a strike rate of 12, before an injury forced him to the sidelines.
Raghu Sharma, a 31-year-old leggie from Punjab, brings solid domestic experience with 57 wickets in 11 first-class games and 14 wickets in nine List A matches. This marks Sharma’s maiden IPL stint, as he joins MI from the RAPP list at a base price of INR 30 lakhs. With MI riding a five-match winning streak, the addition of Sharma could provide vital depth as they gear up to face Rajasthan Royals on May 1 in Jaipur.
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