Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Jalaj Saxena claims second-best bowling figures for Kerala
Saxena’s figures of nine for 63 is second behind only Amarjith Singh, who claimed nine for 45 against Andhra in Kannur in 1971/72.
Published : Feb 11, 2024 11:19 IST , Chennai - 1 MIN READ
FILE PHOTO: Kerala Bowler Jalaj Saxena in action during Ranji Trophy between Gujarat and Kerala at Saurashtra Cricket Ground, Rajkot. | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI/The Hindu
Veteran off-spinner Jalaj Saxena picked up the second-best figures in an innings for Kerala in the Ranji Trophy during its clash against Bengal at the St. Xavier’s College Ground in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.
Saxena’s figures of nine for 63 is second, behind only Amarjith Singh, who claimed nine for 45 against Andhra in Kannur in 1971-72.
The off-spinner helped Kerala shoot out Bengal for a paltry 180 in its first innings in reply to the home team’s 363.
The 37-year-old picked up the key wicket of Abhimanyu Easwaran, who top-scored with 73, and also snapped up the experienced duo of Manoj Tiwary and Anustup Majumdar.
The all-rounder then padded-up immediately to open the innings, with Rohan Kunnummal, after Kerala decided to bat again, and forged a fifty-run partnership for the first wicket.