In July 2019 Florin, who took up cricket at 32, bowled the penultimate over for Cluj in an ECL match against Dreux, and conceded 13 runs.[1] The video of the over received widespread attention on social media. Some people mocked Florin's bowling action,[2] others though praised him, with former Australian bowler Shane Warne even offering to help Florin in future and England bowler Jofra Archer offering his respect to him.[3][4]
Florin, who found out about his sudden fame over lunch,[5] then did an interview, during which he admitted "Maybe someone says my bowling is not beautiful or not effective, but I don't care, because I love cricket."[6][7] Soon afterwards, he was invited to play cricket in Australia but was denied a visa.[8] The visa denial was soon overturned and he turned out for Surrey Hills Cricket Club.[9] Interest in Florin continued as he took wickets in Australia.[10][11] Florin was then invited to the Lord's Presidents box,[12] from which he rang the Lord's bell.[13]
Florin has also played in 13 Twenty20 Internationals for Romania, taking 13 wickets and scoring 24 runs.[14] In June 2021, he was named in Romania's squad for the 2021 Sofia Twenty20.[15][16] Romania won the tournament, and Florin was the joint highest wicket-taker alongside his teammate Sami Ullah.[17]
In July 2021 Florin once again made headlines, when, after taking a wicket in a T10 game in the European Cricket League, he ran to the commentary box to celebrate before shouting his team's name into a microphone.[18]
In early December 2022, Florin signed a 2-game ambassador deal with Big Bash League team, the Melbourne Stars. [19]