Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 15/12/1986 |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthplace | Indore, Madhya Pradesh |
Latest News about Jalaj Saxena
2025
Jalaj Saxena announced his departure from Kerala after nine seasons, during which he represented the team in 125 games across all formats. He subsequently joined Maharashtra for the upcoming Ranji Trophy season, marking a significant transition in his domestic cricket career after nearly two decades on the Indian domestic circuit.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Jalaj Sahai Saxena |
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| Nickname | Babul |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | Kalyan College, Bhilai (2003) |
Personal Life
| Hobby | Photography |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Ghanshyam Saxena (Yoga teacher) |
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| Mother | Manju Saxena |
| Siblings | Jatin Saxena (cricketer) |
Career
| International Debut | Yet to make | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Batting Style | Right-handed | ||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm off-break | ||||||||||||||||||
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Favourites
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| Cricket Ground | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | ||||
| Actress | Aishwarya Rai Bachchan | ||||
| Film | Now You See Me (2013) | ||||
| Song | Soorma Anthem (from film Soorma, released in 2018) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Jalaj Saxena began his cricket journey at eight years old. | |
| 2. Professional cricket coaching was not provided to him until he was 17-18 years old. | |
| 3. Jalaj's brother, Jatin Saxena, also competes in domestic cricket. | |
| 4. He has been honored with the Lala Amarnath award for best all-rounder thrice. | |
| 5. Being the initial uncapped Indian player, Jalaj achieved a milestone of 6000 runs and 300 wickets. | |
| 6. Saxena's father was a professional swimmer who worked in Bhilai Steel Plant. | |
| 7. He initially took up swimming but was allergic, then switched to cricket. | |
| 8. He was initially a fast-bowling all-rounder before becoming an off-spinner. |