Ajinkya Rahane reveals he saved Yashasvi Jaiswal from four-match ban

Ajinkya Rahane revealed he sent Yashasvi Jaiswal off the field during the 2022 Duleep Trophy final to prevent the youngster from receiving a four-match ban. The incident occurred when Jaiswal became involved in a heated altercation with South Zone batter Ravi Teja.

Rahane said the match referee had already prepared the suspension letter when he intervened as West Zone captain. The referee tore up the letter after Rahane took responsibility for removing his teammate from the field.

Jaiswal went on to score 265 in the match and made his India debut the following year. Rahane said he sensed the situation was spiralling and acted to protect his teammate's career from potential long-term consequences.