Overview

• The Maharashtra Cricket Association confirmed the signing on September 13 ahead of the new Ranji season.
• Saxena spent nine seasons with Kerala after starting his first-class career with Madhya Pradesh in 2005–06.
• His first-class record stands at 150 matches with 7,060 runs and 484 wickets, including 34 five-wicket hauls.
• MCA president Rohit Pawar said Saxena’s experience will benefit younger players and strengthen the team.
• The move follows the addition of Prithvi Shaw and the return of Shaun Williams as director of cricket, with Saxena expressing enthusiasm to play alongside Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shaw.