Rahane reveals how he saved Jaiswal from a 4-match ban by sending him off

In the 2022 Duleep Trophy final, Yashasvi Jaiswal, a rising star in cricket, was set to make his Test debut. However, during a heated verbal altercation with South Zone all-rounder Telukupalli Ravi Teja, tensions ran high. Ajinkya Rahane, Jaiswal's captain, sensed the situation was about to escalate and took swift action. He asked Jaiswal to leave the field, effectively preventing a potential four-match ban.

Jaiswal, then only 20, may have felt slighted by the decision, but it ultimately proved advantageous for his career. Rahane later reflected on the incident, stating that he felt it was his responsibility to control his teammate and maintain order on the field. The match referee had already prepared a four-match suspension for Jaiswal, but Rahane's timely intervention led to the ban being rescinded.

Jaiswal returned to the game, and his efforts paid off when he was eventually selected for the Indian national team. Rahane, who recently announced his retirement, revealed the crucial role he played in saving Jaiswal from a ban that could have hindered his development as a cricketer.