Name Hindi: रॉबिन सिंह, जूनियर / Gender Man
Robin Singh Jr.: Indian Cricket Legend
Born on 14th of September, 1963 in Trinidad and Tobago, Robin Singh is widely regarded as one of the finest cricketers that India has ever produced. This talented all-rounder made immense contributions to the game both domestically and internationally. Although he started his cricket career late, what he accomplished throughout his journey was undoubtedly remarkable.
Early life and Domestic Career
Before gaining recognition in international cricket, Robin had an impressive domestic cricket career. Here are some highlights:
- Born as Rabindra Ramanarayan Singh, he migrated from the Caribbean country of Trinidad and Tobago to India at a young age for better cricket opportunities.
- His domestic career took off when he joined Tamil Nadu in 1982. He was a consistent performer and played crucial roles in many victories for the team.
International Career
Although acclaimed for his domestic performances, it wasn’t until 1996, at the age of nearly 33 that Robin found his place in Team India. His international cricket journey included several notable accomplishments:
- In total, Robin played roughly 136 One Day Internationals (ODIs) matches for India between 1996 and 2001.
- One of his most memorable innings came against Sri Lanka during the triangular series final match in Colombo on August 17, 1997. Charging into bat with only ten overs remaining, Robin played a brilliant knock of 75 runs that put out a tough target for Sri Lanka to pursue.
- Apart from batting excellence, Singh’s bowling skills also garnered appreciation. Known for his medium pace attack, he recorded an economy rate of 5.09 in ODIs.
Coaching Career and Legacy
Retiring from competitive cricket did not signify the end of Robin’s involvement with the sport. He transitioned seamlessly into coaching and continued to enhance Indian cricket through this new role:
- In 2007, he was appointed as the fielding coach of India’s national team by the Board of Control for Cricket India (BCCI).
- Apart from coaching Team India, Robin Singh Jr has been associated with several popular Twenty20 leagues around the world such as Indian Premier League (IPL), Caribbean Premier League(CPL) etc.
- He has coached domestic teams like Deccan Gladiators in T10 league, Barbados Tridents in CPL, Khulna Titans in Bangladesh premier league, contributing immensely to their success.
Despite early setbacks and later entry into international cricket, Robin Singh Jr.’s journey is an inspirational tale of hard work, dedication, and perseverance which continue to inspire thousands of young cricketers across the globe. His contributions to cricket extend far beyond his playing days and remain a testament to his enduring love for this wonderful game.
