Ajinkya Rahane discussed his challenging two-year wait as 12th man before his Test debut. He used this time to observe senior players and improve his own game. Rahane chose to improve himself rather than seek sympathy for being left out. Patience developed through his experiences in local trains and domestic cricket. This period significantly shaped his approach and mindset as a cricketer.

Rahane admitted the two-year period as India's 12th man was one of the most challenging phases of his career. | Cricket

NEW DELHI: Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane has spoken about the difficult wait before making his Test debut, revealing that he spent two years travelling with the team as the…