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Ex-Selectors’ On-Air Gaffe Over Jalaj Saxena’s Omission Fuels Backlash

A broadcast graphic underscored the 38-year-old’s rare 7,000-plus runs with 400-plus wickets despite never earning an India cap.

Jalaj Saxena made a valuable contribution with the bat on Wednesday, scoring a crucial 49 runs as Maharashtra reached 179/7 in 59 overs
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Overview

  • During Kerala vs Maharashtra on October 15 in Thiruvananthapuram, Chetan Sharma and Salil Ankola expressed surprise at Jalaj Saxena’s non-selection before reminding each other they had served as selectors, with Sharma as former chairman.
  • The exchange circulated widely on social media and drew criticism from fans for the commentators’ tone and self-referential remarks.
  • A televised graphic highlighted that very few players have combined 7,000 first-class runs with 400 wickets, sharpening focus on Saxena’s exclusion.
  • Saxena, who moved from Kerala to Maharashtra for this Ranji season, scored 49 on debut in a 122-run stand with Ruturaj Gaikwad as Maharashtra reached 179/7.
  • Across 150 first-class matches, Saxena has 7,060 runs and 484 wickets, yet there has been no official response or change to his international status.