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Veteran all-rounder Jalaj Saxena bids farewell to Kerala, Joins THIS team ahead of Ranji Trophy 2025-26
After nine seasons with Kerala, veteran all-rounder Jalaj Saxena has joined Maharashtra for the 2025–26 Ranji Trophy season. The 38-year-old brings experience from 150 first-class games and over 7,000 runs.
Last Updated on - September 13, 2025 4:07 PM IST
Jalaj Saxena, a seasoned campaigner, is set to represent Maharashtra in the upcoming domestic season. The all-rounder, who previously played for both Madhya Pradesh and Kerala, has formally asked the Kerala Cricket Association exclude him from the upcoming season’s roster.
Veteran domestic cricketer Jalaj Saxena on Saturday joined Maharashtra ahead of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 after parting ways with Kerala where he played for nine seasons.
On Saturday, the Maharashtra Cricket Association confirmed the development. “It’s a great honour to play alongside Prithvi Shaw, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ankeet Bawne,” Jalaj said.
A source confirmed that the 38-year-old Saxena, who made his first-class debut for Madhya Pradesh in December 2005 before moving to Kerala in 2016, is the second big name to join the Maharashtra this season after India batter Prithvi Shaw joined them from Mumbai.
Saxena has played 150 first-class matches, scoring 7,060 runs at 33.77 with 14 centuries and 34 half-centuries. He has claimed 484 wickets with 34 five-fors in the format.
Saxena has also played 109 List A and 73 T20 matches in his nearly two-decade long career.
( With PTI Inputs )