Vishnu Vinod is a wicket-keeper batsman for Kerala in Indian domestic cricket. Here’s a breakdown of his cricketing journey:

Early Life and Domestic Career (1993-Present):

• Born on December 2, 1993, in Kallissery, Chengannur, India.
• A right-handed batsman and a decent wicket-keeper, with the ability to bowl occasional medium pace.
• Represents Kerala in first-class cricket (Ranji Trophy), List A cricket (Vijay Hazare Trophy), and Twenty20 cricket (Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy).

Impressive Domestic Performances (2014-Present):

• Known for his aggressive batting style and ability to bat at any position in the lineup.
• Has shown consistent performances at the Under-23 and Under-25 levels with a high strike rate.
• Earned a call-up to the Kerala Ranji Trophy team in 2016 and has been a part of the team since then.

IPL Stints (2017-Present):

• Although Vishnu Vinod has tasted the IPL, his journey hasn’t been smooth sailing.
  • In 2017, he was a replacement player for Royal Challengers Bangalore due to an injury to KL Rahul. However, he could only manage single-digit scores in his limited opportunities.
  • He went unsold in the auctions for several years and was picked up again by Delhi Capitals in 2021 but remained on the bench throughout the season.
  • Recently, in the 2023 season, he was acquired by Mumbai Indians. While he didn’t play many matches, he impressed with a composed 20-ball 30 on his debut against Gujarat Titans.

Current Status (March 2024):

• Vishnu Vinod is considered a talented player with good potential.
• His recent performances in domestic tournaments (both Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Ranji Trophy) have been promising.
• With Mumbai Indians, he is looking to solidify his place in the IPL and potentially earn future national call-ups.