New Delhi, March 24 -- Mumbai Indians have done it again, bringing in a relatively unknown talent to perform against the best in the world. MI's Vignesh Puthur shone on his IPL debut, taking 3 wickets for 32 runs against CSK. In the absence of pacer Jasprit Bumrah and captain Hardik Pandya, Puthur's 3-wicket haul gave hope to the MI line-up and helped them survive a little longer in the match.

Mumbai Indians stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav was full of praise for the 24-year-old talent, adding that the spinner has a "bright" future ahead of him.

"I mean it was amazing to see him bowl like that. MI is known for bringing up such talents. The scouts do this 10 months before the Auction and I am sure he has a bright future ahead." Surya to...