Jalaj Saxena Age, Wiki and Bio

Jalaj Saxena

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth15/12/1986
Age37 years
BirthplaceBhilai, Chhattisgarh

Bio/Wiki

Full nameJalaj Sahai Saxena
NicknameBabul

Physical Stats & More

Height178 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

School(s)
  • B.S.P. English Medium Middle School Sector 5
  • BSP Senior Secondary School SEC-4, Bhilai
College/UniversityKalyan College, Bhilai (2003)

Personal Life

HobbyPhotography

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherGhanshyam Saxena (Yoga teacher)
MotherManju Saxena
Siblings
BrotherJatin Saxena (cricketer)

Career

International DebutYet to make
Domestic & Franchise Cricket Team(s)
  • Madhya Pradesh (2005–2016)
  • Kerala (2016–present)
  • Mumbai Indians (2013–2014)
  • Royal Challengers Bangalore (2015)
  • Delhi Capitals (2019)
Batting StyleRight-handed
Bowling StyleRight-arm off-break

Favourites

Cricketer(s)
Batsmen
  • Sachin Tendulkar
  • Virat Kohli
BowlerShane Warne
Cricket GroundEden Gardens, Kolkata
ActressAishwarya Rai Bachchan
FilmNow You See Me (2013)
SongSoorma Anthem (from film Soorma, released in 2018)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Jalaj Saxena began his cricket journey at eight years old.
Professional cricket coaching was not provided to him until he was 17-18 years old.
Jalaj's brother, Jatin Saxena, also competes in domestic cricket.
He has been honored with the Lala Amarnath award for best all-rounder thrice.
Being the initial uncapped Indian player, Jalaj achieved a milestone of 6000 runs and 300 wickets.