Ranji trophy: Big Blow for Kerala! The Star Cricket player joins Maharashtra before the 2025-26 season | Cricket news
Jalaj Saxena joined the Maharashtra for the next season Ranji Trophy 2025-26, ending his nine-year association with Kerala.The Maharashtra Cricket Association confirmed the signing of Saxena, which began her career with Madhya Pradesh in 2005-06 before moving to Kerala in 2016-2017.The MCA highlighted Saxena’s references as one of the best national versatile in India, noting its coherent performance in all formats.The association has emphasized the tactical knowledge of Saxena, pressure performance and mentorship capacities as key assets for the team.Saxena, 38, follows Prithvi Shaw as the second major signature for the Maharashtra this season, with Shaw transferred from Mumbai.Although he never played for India internationally, Saxena has impressive interior statistics with 7,060 points at an average of 33.77, including 14 centuries and 34 half-century in 150 first class games. He also took 484 counters with 34 traits with five gates.His cricket experience extends to 109 list A and 73 T20 games, as well as stays with the Indians of Mumbai, the Capitals of Delhi, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the Kings of Punjab in IPL.The Maharashtra has strengthened their management by appointing Shaun Williams as a cricket director. Williams previously was chief coach from 2008 to 22, leading the team at the Ranji Trophy and a T20 national title.MCA President Rohit Pawar said: “Jalaj Saxena is an extremely talented and experienced cricket player whose achievements in the Ranji trophy and domestic cricket are really exceptional. He is one of the best versatile in India. Its vast experience will greatly benefit young players from the Maharashtra team, and its inclusion considerably strengthens the team. “”Saxena, who recently announced her Kerala departure on social networks, expressed her enthusiasm at the idea of joining the Maharashtra.“It’s a great pride for me to join the Maharashtra cricket team. The Maharashtra cricket has a rich heritage, and I am fully ready to contribute my best for the team. It is an honor to play alongside players like Ruturaj Gaikwad, Prithvi Shaw and Ankit Bawne, as well as new talented objects. The Maharashtra Premier League is an excellent platform that helps players come to present their talent. “”Williams added: “His versatile capacities, associated with his experience and leadership, will be invaluable for the team and the young cricket players looking for advice. Jalaj Saxena is certainly a key prospect for the Maharashtra this season.”
