Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 15/12/1986 |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthplace | Indore, Madhya Pradesh |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Jalaj Saxena
13/09/2025
Jalaj Saxena left Kerala after nine seasons and joined Maharashtra ahead of the 2025-26 domestic season. The move marked a major change in his domestic career after a long stint with Kerala, and Maharashtra announced him as part of their squad for the upcoming Ranji Trophy campaign.
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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. |
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