
Aug 7, 2026
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"I Was 12th Man For 2 Years": Ajinkya Rahane Reveals 'Tough Phase' With Team India
Ajinkya Rahane revealed he spent two years as the 12th man for Team India after his 2011 white-ball debut. He said, "That was a challenging phase, but I learnt a lot from it." Rahane waited until 2013 to play his first Test match, eventually using that time to improve himself.