The Economic Times

Ajinkya Rahane, once Virat Kohli's deputy, opens up on 2-year Test debut wait, shares important career lesson

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.