Mumbai Indians (MI) have signed leg-spinner Raghu Sharma as a replacement for Vignesh Puthur, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 due to injury.
This move marks Raghu Sharma’s maiden IPL stint. The 31-year-old joins MI from the RAPP list at his base price of INR 30 lakhs.
Who is Raghu Sharma? A look at his domestic record
Born on March 11, 1993, in Jalandhar, Punjab, Raghu Sharma is a right-arm leg-break bowler who has represented Punjab and Puducherry in domestic cricket.
- First-Class: 11 matches, 57 wickets, average 19.59, best bowling 7/56
- List A: 9 matches, 14 wickets, best bowling 4/37
- T20: 3 matches, 3 wickets
Despite limited T20 experience, Sharma’s impressive record in the longer formats has earned him a shot in the world’s most competitive T20 league.
MI bolster spin attack as injury forces change
The replacement comes after Vignesh Puthur, another promising spin option, was ruled out due to injury. With MI aiming to strengthen their bowling depth in IPL 2025, Sharma’s addition adds variety and skill to the squad.
It remains to be seen whether Sharma will feature in the playing XI, but his domestic stats indicate he could be a valuable asset in favorable spin conditions.
