Gujarat Titans' find Robin Minz suffers road accident, get hospitalized after loosing control over bike

The promising tribal cricketer from Jharkhand, Robin Minz, recently found himself in the limelight, not for his cricketing prowess but due to a road accident. According to various news reports, Minz struck his bike with another while coming back from a training session.

The young talent made headlines during the IPL 2024 auction, where he was acquired by the Gujarat Titans for a substantial sum of Rs 3.60 crore, thanks to his remarkable big-hitting abilities. However, just before the tournament, tragedy struck.

Minz was involved in a motorcycle accident while riding his Kawasaki superbike. Reports indicate that the incident occurred when his bike came into contact with another, leading to him losing control. Confirming the news, Minz's father, Francis Minz, stated that, while the situation is not currently deemed serious, his son is under observation.

He said, "He lost control when his bike came into contact with another bike. There is nothing serious at the moment, and he is currently under observation." The aftermath of the accident was evident in the severe damage to the front half of Minz's superbike, and the young left-handed batter sustained bruises on his right knee.

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The incident has raised concerns about his immediate playing future, given the upcoming IPL season scheduled to commence on March 22, with the Gujarat Titans set to begin their campaign on March 24 against the Mumbai Indians at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Originally from the Gumla district in Jharkhand, Minz rose to prominence after catching the eye of a Mumbai Indians scout, who facilitated his training in the United Kingdom. A devoted fan of MS Dhoni, Minz has been part of Jharkhand's U19 and U25 teams and presently resides in the Namkum area of Ranchi.

While Minz is yet to make his debut in a first-class game for Jharkhand, his IPL acquisition marked a historic moment as he became the first tribal cricketer chosen in the auction. Shubman Gill, the newly appointed captain of the Gujarat Titans, encountered Minz's father at Ranchi airport, bidding farewell to the city after India's triumph in the fourth Test of the ongoing series against England.

The accident, though a setback, highlights the challenges and uncertainties that athletes may face outside the realm of their chosen sport. The cricketing community and fans will anxiously await updates on Minz's recovery and hope to see him back on the field soon.