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Shubman Gill surprised Gujarat Titans new player Robin Minz's father Francis at Ranchi's Bisra Munda airport on Wednesday. The superstar cricketer took out time to meet and greet the retired army man, who was working as a security officer at the airport, while leaving the city after the Test match against England. Shubman Gill shared a picture of his meeting with Francis Xavier Minz on social media.
first tribal cricketer
Robin was bought by Gujarat Titans after tough bidding for Rs. Bought for Rs 3.60 crore, he will become the first tribal cricketer to represent a team in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Proud to meet Robin Minz's dad, Shubham Gill wrote in his Instagram Story. Your journey and hard work has been inspiring. Looking forward to seeing you in IPL. The 21-year-old Robin will be keen to make the most of his opportunity at Gujarat Titans, who are known to support young talents in their new stint in the league.
father's hard work pays off
Robin's cricket journey began unconventionally when his father, noticing his son's interest in hitting pebbles with a stick, made a wooden bat for him. Despite facing financial difficulties, Francis made sure Robin had the tools he needed to pursue his passion, even if it meant borrowing money or sacrificing basic needs. Robin, known as the “Ranchi girl” for her aggressive batting style, abandoned her family when she caught the attention of the cricket world.
Dhoni is a mentor
Robin Minz's life changed forever during the IPL auction in December 2023. Only Rs. With a base price of Rs. At Rs 20 lakh, he became the subject of a fierce bidding war between Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings and eventually Gujarat Titans, who bought him for 18 times more than his original price.