The Indian Premier League (IPL) isn’t just a T20 cricket tournament. It’s a big stage for young players to show their talent. They can learn a lot from playing with experienced players. Some players have been in the league for many years and have played cricket worldwide.
As we prepare for another exciting season, we have a list of players who have made the IPL special. Some are Indian, and some are from other countries. Fans love them and are excited to see them play again.
Let’s check out the top 5 oldest players in the IPL 2024.
5. Dinesh Karthik – 38 Years, 288 Days
Dinesh Karthik is a cricket player who has played for more than five different teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He has been part of teams like Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Gujarat Lions, and Kolkata Knight Riders.
In the IPL, he has scored 4,516 runs and made 20 half-centuries. His highest score is 97 not out. He has also been the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders and later rejoined Royal Challengers Bangalore as a finisher.
Dinesh Karthik is currently 38 years and 288 days old, making him one of the oldest players in IPL 2024.
4. Mohammad Nabi – 39 Years, 74 Days
Mohammad Nabi is a cricket player from Afghanistan who has done really well in short cricket matches worldwide. Because of this, he got to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for teams like Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders. Now, he will soon play for the Mumbai Indians.
Even though he’s from another country, Nabi doesn’t get to play many matches. But when he does, he shows how good he is. His batting speed is really high, over 130. He has taken 13 wickets in the 17 IPL matches he has played. At 39 years and 74 days old, he is one of the oldest players in the 2024 IPL.
3. Wriddhiman Saha – 39 Years, 143 Days
Wridhiman Saha is a cricket player in the IPL. He’s not always well-known, but he’s very talented. He usually bats near the start of the game and takes bold risks. He has played for several teams, including Kings XI Punjab, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, and Gujarat Titans. Besides being a good batter, he’s also an excellent wicketkeeper, catching the ball when the other team is batting. Saha has scored many runs and even made a century once. At 39 years old, he’s one of the oldest players in the IPL this year.
2. Faf du Plessis – 39 Years, 246 Days
Faf du Plessis is a skilled cricket player known for his strong batting and great fielding. He has played in the IPL three times for different teams: Chennai Super Kings, Rising Pune Supergiants, and now Royal Challengers Bangalore.
In the IPL, Faf has scored over 4,000 runs with an average of more than 36. While playing for Chennai Super Kings, he was a key player in their IPL title wins. Currently, he has been leading the RCB team for the past two years. At 39 years and 246 days old, he will be the second oldest player in the IPL 2024.
1. MS Dhoni – 42 Years, 252 Days
MS Dhoni, the captain of the Chennai Super Kings and one of only two captains with five IPL trophies, has been with the team since the start of the IPL. Despite being 42 years old and entering his 17th season, he continues to play because of his strong bond with the fans and their support.
When Chennai couldn’t play for a while, Dhoni played for the Rising Pune Supergiants. In his IPL career, he has scored 5,082 runs in 218 innings with an average of over 38. At 42 years and 252 days old, he will be the oldest player in the 2024 IPL.
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