Overview

• Maharashtra Cricket Association confirmed the 38-year-old’s signing and highlighted his leadership and mentoring value, with president Rohit Pawar praising his domestic record.
• Saxena departs Kerala after nine seasons, having announced his farewell on Instagram earlier in the week.
• The veteran has played 150 first-class matches for 7,060 runs and 484 wickets, achieving the rare 6,000-run and 400-wicket double last season.
• The recruitment aligns with Maharashtra’s broader buildup that includes Prithvi Shaw’s move from Mumbai and Shaun Williams’ return as director of cricket.
• Kerala officials had recently indicated he wanted a break and had not sought an NOC, a position overtaken by Maharashtra’s public confirmation of his move.