Representative photos (Til Creatives) Jalai Saxen joined the Maharashtra for the upcoming season Ranji Trophy 2025-26 and ended a nine-year connection with Kerala.The Maharashtra cricket Association confirmed the Saxena signature, which began her career with Madhya Pradesh in 2005-06 before moving to Keraly in 2016-17.The MCA emphasized Saxena’s login data as one of the best Indian domestic versators and marked its consistent performance in all formats.The Association emphasized the tactical knowledge of Saxena, the performance under the pressure and mentoring capabilities as the key assets of the team.Saxena, at the age of 38, follows Prithvi Shaw as the second main signature for Maharashtra this season and Shaw is transmitted from bombai.Although Saxen never plays India at international level, it has impressive domestic statistics with 7,060 runs on average 33.77, of which 14 centuries and 34 half -lives in 150 first -class matches. He also took 484 goals with 34 five goals.His cricket experience is expanding to 109 List and 73 T20 matches along with points in the Indians in Mumbai, Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bengalur and Pandjab King in IPL.Maharashtra strengthened its lead by appointing Shaun Williams for the cricket director. Williams previously worked as the head coach in 2008–12, which leads the team to the quarterfinals of Trophy Ranji Trophy and the national title T20.President MCA Rohit Pawar said, “Jalai Saxen is an extremely talented and experienced cricket whose successes in the trophy of Ranji and the home cricket are truly exceptional. Among the best versatile all borders.Saxen, who recently announced his departure from Kerala on the social media, expressed enthusiasm of joining the Mahari.“It is a great pride for me to join the Mahashtra Cricket team. The Maharashtra cricket has a rich heritage and I am fully prepared to contribute for the team for the team. Demonstrate their talent.”Williams added: “His versatile abilities associated with his experience and leadership will be invaluable both for the team and young crickets looking for leadership. Jalaj Saxen is certainly a key view for the Maharashtra this season.”
