Name Hindi: रोबिन सिंह / Gender Man
Robin Singh: A Remarkable Cricket Athlete
Robin Singh, whose real name is Rabindranath Singh, is a former Indian cricket player who has made significant contributions in both the domestic and international cricket scene. He was an indispensable part of the Indian team due to his efficient fielding skills and all-round performance capabilities.
Early Life
Born on September 14, 1963, in Princes Town, Trinidad and Tobago, Robin Singh moved to India at a young age for better education opportunities. His passion for cricket began during his time studying at Madras University where he was spotted by Tamil Nadu selectors for contributing vitally towards their successes across different tournaments.
Career Accolades
- The breakthrough: Robin’s established reputation enabled him to join Baroda for the Ranji Trophy season in 1986-87. Gaining momentum from impressively consistent performances there initially shaped his destiny into becoming one of India’s top-notch cricketers.
- Debut: Robin made his One Day International (ODI) debut against West Indies on March 11, 1989. However, after playing just two more ODIs that year, he had to wait till almost a decade later to cement his spot in the national side due to intense competition within Indian cricket.
- Comeback: The resilience shown by Robin culminated into a successful comeback with ‘The Coca Cola Cup’ tournament held in April-May period of 1997 eventually achieving recognition as being among the best fielders India ever produced.
- Career peak: His career arguably peaked during the years between 1997-2001 where he actively contributed as a middle-orders batsman and a part-time spin bowler apart from just being an exceptional fielder.
- Retirement: Robin officially retired in 2004 but managed to contribute towards Indian cricket for a further four years through IPL and taking up coaching roles later on.
Coaching Career
Post retirement Robin Singh transitioned into a successful coaching career, training under-19 Mumbai team initially. His effective working style soon propelled him into becoming the coach of India’s Junior team in 2005 followed by assuming fielding coach position for India’s senior cricket team during 2007 – 2009 period. Since then has also coached various popular IPL teams such as Deccan Chargers, Mumbai Indians and now coaches Barbados Tridents in Caribbean Premier League.
Legacy
In conclusion, it is hard not to admire the spellbinding talent that beholds Robin Singh, not only for his exceptional performance on-field but also off-field tirelessly contributing towards betterment of Indian Cricket on multiple fronts. He may not have many records or colossal runs behind his name, but certainly enjoyed an illustrious journey within cricket providing inspiration for aspiring cricketers worldwide.
