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In a heartwarming incident at Ranchi airport, Shubman Gill, the newly appointed captain of the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), pleasantly surprised the father of the team’s new recruit, Robin Minz. Robin’s father, Francis, a retired army man now working as a security official at Birsa Munda Airport, was caught off guard by the unexpected encounter.
Breaking boundaries: Robin Minz’s trailblazing journey
Robin, a trailblazing cricketer, made history as the first tribal player to join the IPL. The Titans acquired his services at a whopping Rs 3.6 crore during the IPL 2024 auction in Dubai. The bidding war involved major franchises like Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Mumbai Indians (MI) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), highlighting the significance of this young talent.
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Shubman Gill’s thoughtful gesture
Following the departure of Hardik Pandya to MI, Gill assumed the role of the captain for the Titans. His thoughtful gesture at the airport, where he engaged in a brief chat, shook hands, and clicked a photo with Robin’s father, showcased the camaraderie and respect that Gill have earned.
The photograph, later shared by Gill on his Instagram story with a special message.
“Honoured to meet Robin Minz’s father. Your journey and hard work has been inspiring. Looking forward to seeing you in the IPL,” Gill wrote.
Gearing up for IPL debut
As Robin gears up for his IPL debut with the Titans, the team is set to kick off their campaign against MI at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 24. The anticipation surrounding Minz’s journey adds an extra layer of excitement to the upcoming IPL season.
