Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane recently announced his retirement from international and all forms of cricket. He revealed that he was in the squad for two years but had to wait long for his maiden Test appearance, being the 12th man. The phase was challenging, yet the veteran batter expressed how it benefitted him in his long career. I had to wait 20 games for my Test debut, and I was there as a 12th man for two years. AdWhile it was unexpected himself, Ajinkya Rahane got emotional in the video where he announced his retirement.