NEW DELHI: Jalaj Saxena, Kerala all-rounder, joined an illustrious membership alongside Madan Lal and Vinoo Mankad on Monday, changing into solely the third participant in home cricket historical past to realize the uncommon double of 9000 runs and 600 wickets throughout a Ranji Trophy match in opposition to Uttar Pradesh.
Within the Ranji Trophy Group B encounter in opposition to Uttar Pradesh, which completed on Monday in Alappuzha, Saxena grabbed three wickets for 152 runs in two innings, bringing his whole for First-class, Checklist A, and T20s to 602.
In 308 appearances throughout three codecs, the 37-year-old has scored 6574 runs in First Class, 2035 runs in Checklist A, and 661 runs in 70 T20 matches, for a complete of 9,270 runs.
Saxena started his profession in Madhya Pradesh in 2005, then moved to Delhi earlier than settling in Kerala in 2016.
Regardless of his continually excellent home achievements, Jalaj’s want for a global cap was unfulfilled. He has appeared in 308 home matches in the course of the course of his 15-year profession.
With 50 wickets, Saxena additionally completed as the very best wicket-taker within the 2022-23 season of Ranji Trophy.
The all-rounder’s flexibility was proven not solely by his excellent statistics, but in addition by his transformation from a fast-bowling all-rounder to a spin-bowling grasp.
Saxena’s versatility demonstrated his cricketing expertise, which contributed to his success as he accepted the difficulties offered by numerous positions throughout the squad.
Within the Indian Premier League (IPL), Saxena donned the jerseys of Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals, and Punjab Kings. Nonetheless, regardless of rubbing shoulders with the very best within the T20 league, he typically discovered himself on the perimeter, lacking out on vital enjoying time.
His IPL debut got here for Punjab Kings in opposition to Delhi Capitals within the 2021 season and it’s his solely sport thus far.
As Jalaj Saxena gracefully walks into the pages of cricketing historical past, his legacy as one of many most interesting gamers within the Indian home circuit stays intact. The camaraderie of runs and wickets he amassed displays not solely his ability but in addition the fervour and dedication he delivered to the sport.
(With IANS inputs)
Within the Ranji Trophy Group B encounter in opposition to Uttar Pradesh, which completed on Monday in Alappuzha, Saxena grabbed three wickets for 152 runs in two innings, bringing his whole for First-class, Checklist A, and T20s to 602.
In 308 appearances throughout three codecs, the 37-year-old has scored 6574 runs in First Class, 2035 runs in Checklist A, and 661 runs in 70 T20 matches, for a complete of 9,270 runs.
Saxena started his profession in Madhya Pradesh in 2005, then moved to Delhi earlier than settling in Kerala in 2016.
Regardless of his continually excellent home achievements, Jalaj’s want for a global cap was unfulfilled. He has appeared in 308 home matches in the course of the course of his 15-year profession.
With 50 wickets, Saxena additionally completed as the very best wicket-taker within the 2022-23 season of Ranji Trophy.
The all-rounder’s flexibility was proven not solely by his excellent statistics, but in addition by his transformation from a fast-bowling all-rounder to a spin-bowling grasp.
Saxena’s versatility demonstrated his cricketing expertise, which contributed to his success as he accepted the difficulties offered by numerous positions throughout the squad.
Within the Indian Premier League (IPL), Saxena donned the jerseys of Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals, and Punjab Kings. Nonetheless, regardless of rubbing shoulders with the very best within the T20 league, he typically discovered himself on the perimeter, lacking out on vital enjoying time.
His IPL debut got here for Punjab Kings in opposition to Delhi Capitals within the 2021 season and it’s his solely sport thus far.
As Jalaj Saxena gracefully walks into the pages of cricketing historical past, his legacy as one of many most interesting gamers within the Indian home circuit stays intact. The camaraderie of runs and wickets he amassed displays not solely his ability but in addition the fervour and dedication he delivered to the sport.
(With IANS inputs)
