The left-handed wicketkeeper was known as for choice trials by many IPL franchises and at last discovered a spot within the squad of Gujarat Titans.
Robin Minz created historical past within the Indian Premier League (IPL) by changing into the primary tribal cricketer to ever take part within the event. At the tender age of 21, Minz ignited a fierce bidding battle between the Mumbai Indians and the Gujarat Titans. Initially valued at INR 20 lakh, the extreme rivalry between these two groups finally led to Minz securing a staggering paycheque of INR 3.6 crore, a exceptional 18 occasions his base worth.
Robin Minz, regardless of not having made his skilled cricket debut, is a gifted left-handed wicketkeeper famend for his highly effective hitting skills. He excels within the center order and caught the eye of cricket lovers when he scored an unbeaten 73 runs off simply 35 deliveries in an invitational T20 event held in Odisha. Minz has proudly represented each the Jharkhand U19 and U25 groups, and even had the privilege of attending a coaching camp with the Mumbai Indians. His unwavering dedication to coaching, which incorporates beneficial abroad expertise in England, has made him a extremely sought-after participant within the IPL public sale.
Minz underwent rigorous trials for a number of IPL groups, together with the Lucknow Supergiants, Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, and Kolkata Knight Riders. Although he didn’t safe a spot within the Delhi group through the 2023 IPL public sale, his willpower remained unshaken. Minz, who considers the legendary MS Dhoni as his idol, wholeheartedly pursued a profession in cricket after efficiently finishing his Tenth-standard exams. It is price noting that Minz’s father’s background within the military, at the moment working in airport safety in Jharkhand, provides a novel and intriguing dimension to his exceptional journey.
Meanwhile, the life of Francis Xavier Minz, a 48-year-old retired Army veteran working as a safety guard at Ranchi airport, took an unexpected twist on an strange Tuesday. As he diligently aided passengers with their boarding passes, he acquired astonishing information that the Gujarat Titans had chosen his gifted 21-year-old son, Robin, for a staggering sum of Rs 3.60 crore through the IPL 2024 public sale.
“A CISF jawan came to me, hugged me saying, ‘Arrey Francis sir, aap toh crorepati ban gaye’ (You have become a millionaire),” Francis tells The Indian Express.
Just like his son, Francis shared a deep ardour for sports activities, notably athletics, which finally performed a pivotal function in securing his place within the Army. After enlisting within the armed forces, the household made the choice to relocate to Ranchi. It was throughout the confines of this vibrant metropolis that Robin’s fascination with cricket started to blossom, very similar to numerous different kids from the early 2000s, all aspiring to emulate their native hero, MS Dhoni.
Francis additionally disclosed how Dhoni had made a promise to him. If nobody chosen Robin through the public sale, Dhoni vowed to embody him in his group.
“I had met Dhoni at the airport recently. He told me Francisji koi nahi lega toh hum le lenge. (If no one picks him, we will),”
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