The Indore-born cricketer began his domestic career with Madhya Pradesh. After representing Madhya Pradesh for several seasons, he moved to Kerala for better opportunities. In a stellar domestic career, Saxena has played 113 first-class games old amassing 6,044 runs; and scalping 305 wickets.
"I knew I completed 300 wickets but I did not know that I am the only uncapped player among the legends. I feel honoured to learn that I am in the same list with Polly Umrigar, Lala Amarnath, Kapil Dev," he told Sportstar on Wednesday.
Despite a solid domestic cricket career spanning 14 years, Saxena never heard from the national selectors but he maintains the drive to play for the country. "I don’t think it is my area. It is the selector’s job. From my part, I am putting in my 100 per cent and trying my best. Selection is not in my hands. I am not thinking about it. I am very motivated to play for India though I am 32," he said.
Earlier this year, IPL franchise Delhi Capitals bought Saxena at his base price of Rs 20 lakh. But even there, he did not get a game.