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Jalaj Saxena (Cricketer) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth15 December 1986

Age34 Years (as of 2020)

BirthplaceBhilai, Chhattisgarh

ProfessionCricketer (all-rounder)

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather: Ghanshyam Saxena; Mother: Manju Saxena; Brother: Jatin Saxena

Jalaj Saxena (Cricketer) Biography

Jalaj Sahai Saxena is an Indian domestic cricket all-rounder known for consistent performances with both bat and ball. A veteran of more than 120 first‑sac

Early life and background

Jalaj Sahai Saxena was born on 15 December 1986 in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh. He grew up in Bhilai and attended local schools, including B.S.P. English Medium Middle School and BSP Senior Secondary School. He later studied at Kalyan College, Bhilai. Saxena began playing cricket as a child and progressed into competitive club cricket in his hometown. His older brother Jatin Saxena is also a domestic cricketer who represented Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

Career

Saxena is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm off-break bowler who has made his name across India’s domestic competitions as a genuine all-rounder. He made his Ranji Trophy debut for Madhya Pradesh in December 2005 at the age of 19, facing Kerala in his first match.

After more than a decade with Madhya Pradesh, Saxena moved to Kerala ahead of the 2015–16 Ranji Trophy season. He explained that the move was driven by a desire to play a more prominent role in a smaller team and to seek greater recognition for his performances.

His domestic record includes several standout seasons. In 2012–13 he scored heavily in the Ranji Trophy, which led to selection for India A tours against Australia A and New Zealand A; he was the leading wicket-taker in the series against Australia A. In the 2013–14 Ranji season he combined runs and wickets across the campaign, producing multiple five- and ten-wicket match hauls.

Saxena has been repeatedly recognized as one of domestic cricket’s top all-rounders. He won the BCCI’s Lala Amarnath award for best domestic all-rounder for three consecutive seasons: 2014–15, 2015–16 and 2016–17. In November 2015 he produced one of the best match bowling performances in Ranji Trophy history, taking 16 wickets for 154 runs in a match while representing Madhya Pradesh against Railways.

By 2019 Saxena had reached a rare double for an uncapped Indian player: more than 6,000 first-class runs coupled with over 300 wickets. He was also the leading wicket-taker in the Ranji Trophy from the 2015–16 season through 2019–20.

Franchise cricket exposure has come in the form of IPL purchases, although he has not played an IPL match. Over the years he was bought by Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals. The purchase amounts reported include Rs. 90 lakh (Mumbai Indians), Rs. 10 lakh (Royal Challengers Bangalore) and Rs. 20 lakh (Delhi Capitals).

Public profile

Saxena is nicknamed Babul. Physically he is listed at approximately 178 cm (5'10"). He is described as having black hair and black eyes. Saxena’s favourite cricketers include Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Shane Warne, and he has expressed affinity for Eden Gardens as a ground. Outside cricket he enjoys photography.

Personal life

Saxena is Indian by nationality and was unmarried as of the information provided. His parents are Ghanshyam Saxena, who worked as a yoga teacher, and Manju Saxena. He has a brother, Jatin, who played domestic cricket for more than a decade.

Latest updates

Notable milestones through 2019 include becoming the first uncapped Indian to combine 6,000 first-class runs with 300 wickets and being the top wicket-taker in the Ranji Trophy across multiple seasons. Having transitioned from Madhya Pradesh to Kerala in search of a bigger role, Saxena continued to collect awards and milestones in India’s domestic game.

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Recent Work

Domestic cricket for Kerala

Joined Kerala ahead of the 2015–16 Ranji Trophy and continued to play in Indian domestic competitions.

2016–present
India A tours

Selected for India A squads following strong Ranji Trophy seasons; was the highest wicket-taker in the series against Australia A.

2013
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Career Highlights

  1. Ranji Trophy debut for Madhya Pradesh in December 2005
  2. Leading wicket-taker for India A in the series against Australia A
  3. Won BCCI’s Lala Amarnath award for best domestic all-rounder three times (2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17)
  4. Recorded match figures of 16 for 154 in a Ranji Trophy game in November 2015
  5. First uncapped Indian to reach 6,000 first-class runs and 300 wickets (2019)
  6. Highest wicket-taker in Ranji Trophy from 2015–16 to 2019–20
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jalaj Saxena (Cricketer) born?

15 December 1986

What is Jalaj Saxena (Cricketer) known for?

Cricketer (all-rounder)

What is Jalaj Saxena (Cricketer)’s marital status?

Unmarried