Vignesh Puthur’s Viral Moment With MS Dhoni: Mystery Finally Solved

Chennai Super Kings secured a thrilling victory over Mumbai Indians on Sunday, thanks to standout performances from Noor Ahmad and Rachin Ravindra. However, it was Vignesh Puthur who stole the spotlight. The 24-year-old from Kerala, who had never played a senior-level T20 match before, stunned CSK with three quick wickets in the middle overs, putting them under immense pressure at Chepauk.

Yet, the biggest talking point wasn’t just his performance—it was his internet-breaking moment with MS Dhoni after the match.

‘What Did Dhoni Say?’ – Mystery Finally Ends

As soon as Rachin Ravindra sealed the win with a six, players from both teams exchanged customary handshakes. Dhoni, however, made a special stop. He walked up to Vignesh, patted him on the back, and shared a brief conversation, leaving the young cricketer visibly overwhelmed.

The next morning, Vignesh’s close friend Sreerag was among the first to ask him the question on everyone’s mind. “Eda, pulli entha da paranchu? (What did MS Dhoni say?)” Even Vignesh’s parents were eager to know.

Sreerag, who often accompanied Vignesh to training on his bike, finally revealed the answer. “Dhoni asked him how old he is and told him to keep doing the same things that got him to the IPL.”

‘Parents Were Taken Aback’ – A Night to Remember

Vignesh made his mark by dismissing CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad right after his fifty, followed by the dangerous Shivam Dube and Deepak Hooda in a single spell. Despite his efforts, Chennai took home the win, but his family was overwhelmed with pride.

“They were taken aback,” Sreerag said. “At this moment, you need to stay true to your roots, and that’s what I told them. We’ve seen how quickly fame and money can affect cricketers—Vinod Kambli then, Prithvi Shaw now. One game doesn’t define a career.”

For Vignesh Puthur, it was more than just a memorable debut—it was a moment of recognition from one of cricket’s greatest legends.