He played for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club between 2008 and 2014 as a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium-fast bowler.
In July and August 2008 Saxelby appeared for England under-19s against New Zealand under-19s in two under-19 Test matches and three under-19 One Day Internationals.
[1] Saxelby made his first-class debut earlier in July 2008 for Gloucestershire against Middlesex.
He suffered a freak injury in 2009 when he dislocated his shoulder getting out of a swimming pool, after enjoying a good start to the season.
[2][4] Coach John Bracewell was concerned that by October, Saxelby was not making good progress and he missed the entire 2013 season.