India, March 24 -- As the new season of the Indian Premier League kickstarted last week, a young spinner from Kerala found his moment of reckoning. Vignesh Puthur, a 24-year-old left-arm wrist spinner from Malappuram, stepped onto the field for Mumbai Indians, and he didn't just play; he announced his arrival.

A left-arm wrist spinner from Malappuram, Kerala, Puthur rattled CSK's middle order and became the most impactful bowler ffor MI in their blockbuster opener; although, he couldn't prevent a narrow defeat for the side.

Thrown into the mix as Mumbai's Impact Player, Puthur's performance was anything but that of a newcomer. His first breakthrough? A massive one - Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK's captain and batting mainstay.

Gaikwad perished ...