Age is just a number in sports. Like other sports, experienced players in cricket have handled team situations at their very best. The Presence of Experienced players in a dressing room helps youngsters a lot. They get to learn how to handle and play in crunch situations. IPL is a tournament where we mostly see a group of young players dominating the tournament. However, several players who have benefited teams with their experience.
1. MS Dhoni (41 Years)
Former Indian cricket team and Chennai Captain Dhoni is the oldest player in this edition. He is a legend of this league. It's a dream for any youngsters to play under Dhoni and learn from him. Dhoni will play as a player only as he has handed over the captaincy to Jadeja.
2. Dwayne Bravo (38 years)
The Chennai Super Kings are known for going with the experience instead of youngsters. This formula has worked out for this franchise. Bravo is a legend of this league. He is getting better by age. Bravo is going to play another IPL season at the age of 38.
3. Faf Du Plessis ( 37 Years)
Faf is a former player of the Chennai Super Kings, one of the most successful IPL franchises. Faf is going to play for the RCB as a captain. He's 37-years-old, but his fitness is not less than youngsters.
4. Wriddhiman Saha (37 Years)
India Test wicketkeeper batsman, Saha has played more than 100 IPL matches for multiple franchises. He has been picked up by the Gujarat teams. 37 year old Saha has enough cricket left. He can open for his team this year.
5. Mohammad Nabi (37 years)
Nabi is a superstar of the Afghanistan Cricket Team. The all-rounder has experience of more than 200 T20 matches. Nabi is 37 years old, but still, he is featured in several Franchise cricket. He's going to play for the two times champions, Kolkata.
6. Dinesh Karthik (36 years)
Dinesh Karthik is a known name of cricket. He has been playing cricket for 20 years. Karthik didn't get enough opportunities in international cricket. But he got to prove his worth in the IPL. 36-year-old Karthik is going to play for RCB.
7. Shikhar Dhawan ( 36 years)
Shikhar Dhawan has been the most consistent player of IPL in the last three editions. He played a big role in the Delhi capitals revolution. Dhawan is another example of age is just a number. 36-year-old Dhawan is a fitness freak. He's is excited to play for the new franchise Punjab.
8. Ambati Raydu ( 36 Years)
Ambati Raydu is one of the most underrated cricketers of this year. He has been part of the IPL, one of the most successful franchises, Chennai. Raydu has been picked up by the same franchise in this auction. His experience can help Chennai to lift another IPL trophy.
9. David Warner ( 35 Years)
Indian Premier League has mostly been dominated by Indian players. However, There are few overseas who have set their own standard. David Warner is one name among them. This 35-years-old batter is going to play for his first ever team Delhi. He's very excited to play for this franchise.
10. Ravi Ashwin (35 Years)
Ravi Ashwin is another experienced name who's going to feature in the 15th edition of the IPL. The star Indian bowler has an excellent IPL record. Last year he was with Delhi where he gave his best. Now he's donning the Rajasthan jersey. 35-Year-old Ashwin will try to contribute more this time.
