Hailing from the Gumla district in Jharkhand and presently residing in Ranchi, Minz gained recognition when noticed by the Mumbai Indians, who provided him training in the United Kingdom.
In the IPL 2024 auction held in Dubai, the Gujarat Titans secured the services of 21-year-old tribal cricketer Robin Minz from Jharkhand for a staggering Rs 3.6 crore. Despite having a base price of Rs 20 lakh, Minz attracted considerable attention from multiple franchises, resulting in a competitive bidding process that ultimately landed him with the Gujarat Titans. Renowned for his powerful batting, Minz, a left-handed batter and an ardent fan of MS Dhoni, is guided in his cricketing journey by the experienced coach Chanchal Bhattacharya, who also mentored the former Indian captain.
Hailing from the Gumla district in Jharkhand and presently residing in Ranchi, Minz gained recognition when noticed by the Mumbai Indians, who provided him training in the United Kingdom. While he has yet to represent Jharkhand in the Ranji Trophy, Minz has been part of the state’s U19 and U25 teams. Minz’s father, a retired army personnel working as a guard at Birsa Munda Airport in Ranchi, and his two sisters form his close-knit family. Despite going unsold in the IPL 2023 auction, Minz earned a substantial payday in this edition after undergoing trials with franchises like Lucknow Supergiants, Delhi Capitals, and Kolkata Knight Riders.
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While Minz may make his IPL debut in the upcoming season, competition for a spot in the playing XI is expected with the experienced Indian keeper Wriddhiman Saha. Noteworthy is Minz’s recognition during the mock auction, where former India cricketer Robin Uthappa likened him to the ‘left-handed Kieron Pollard,’ further enhancing his promising profile.
The Gujarat Titans’ investment in Minz indicates the franchise’s long-term vision for the young cricketer, expressing confidence in his potential contributions to the team’s success.
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