Former RCB, MI PBKS, and DC All-rounder Achieves Formidable Milestone In Ranji Trophy

Away from the clamour of international cricket, the Ranji Trophy 2024/25 season is in full swing, displaying a fierce battle from state-level teams at regular intervals. Something of the sort took place on Wednesday as well, where the league saw the commencement of 19 matches in different parts of the country. Among the contests, a significant record has emanated through the Day 1 proceedings of the Uttar Pradesh vs Kerala match at St Xavier's College Ground in Thumba, Thiruvananthapuram, India.

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Jalaj Saxena Achieves Massive Milestone In Ranji Trophy

Jalaj Saxena, a Ranji Veteran, who has been around and firing in the circuit since 2005, achieved a huge milestone on Wednesday. The all-rounder has touched a unique realm of scoring 6000 runs and claiming 400 wickets simultaneously. He is the first all-rounder in the illustrious history of the Ranji Trophy to touch this feat. The 37-year-old took a fifer for Kerala on the day to breach the mark of 400 wickets.

Despite cementing a legacy in the domestic circuit, Jalaj Saxena is yet to face the music of international cricket. He has featured in the IPL though but has made an appearance in the playing XI only once. Representing Punjab Kings , Jalaj Saxena had his sole IPL match stint against Delhi Capitals in 2021. Nevertheless, he has been a part of Mumbai Indians , Delhi Capitals , and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but has always stayed on the sidelines.