Tensions are rising high between two Indian cricketers leading to a shocking move in the domestic sides. Young star Yashasvi Jaiswal is making the headlines after reports of a rift with senior player Ajinkya Rahane.
Jaiswal shocked everyone by announcing his move to Goa’s team for the upcoming domestic season, leaving behind a top side like Mumbai. According to reports, the 23-year-old made this decision after Mumbai’s captain Rahane and the selectors questioned his “commitment” to the team.
Things escalated to another level when Jaiswal was allegedly seen kicking Rahane’s kit bag. Now, after the disrespectful gesture, he has declared he’ll be captaining the Goa team.
Adding fuel to the fire, an old video has resurfaced online showing another heated moment between the two. In that clip, Rahane sends Jaiswal off the field during a domestic match for sledging opponents and crossing the line.
Clashes between Indian players aren’t new as we’ve seen high drama on the field in IPL like Harbhajan-Sreesanth, Kohli-Gambhir, Kohli-SKY, etc. But these feuds can hurt careers if a player ends up in the selectors’ bad books.
Social media users have already started bashing Rajasthan Royals’ opener. Many are calling him “egoistic” and wondering how anyone could have any issues with someone as calm and respectful as Rahane.
With this rift back in the news, all eyes are now on the next KKR vs RR match where this off-field drama could lead to something ugly on the field as well.