Delhi: Although Brad Hogg’s record of 45+ years as the oldest player to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) will not be broken in this season too, but despite the presence of young players and the increasing challenge, players like MS Dhoni will still be able to play in the 2025 season. To be prepared for is nothing less than a surprise. He will play in IPL 2025 at the age of 43+ years.
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At present, Brad Hogg (45 years 92 days) and Praveen Tambe (44 years 219 days) are the top 2 in the records of oldest age in IPL, but MS Dhoni (current record: 42 years, 316 days) is ready to challenge them. . These are the top 5 who are ready to play IPL at an older age this season:
MS Dhoni (born 7 July 1981 and died 1 December 2024, age 43 years 147 days): This time too, Dhoni will be seen playing as an uncapped player in the colors of Chennai Super Kings and needless to say, he is one of the biggest attractions of not only this team but also the IPL tournament. IPL debut in 2008 and 264 matches in IPL career, 5243 runs at an average of 39.13 with 24 fifties and top score of 84*. With 363 fours, 252 sixes in his name. CSK has won 4 titles with him. If CSK had not been banned, his IPL career would have been to play for only one team.
Faf du Plessis (born 13 July 1984 and died 1 December 2024, age 40 years 141 days): The South African cricketer and one of the most popular faces of RCB will be seen playing in the colors of Delhi Capitals this time. IPL debut in 2012 and in his IPL career, 145 matches for 3 teams, 4571 runs at an average of 35.99, including 37 fifties and top score of 96 runs, 421 fours and 166 sixes in his name.
Ravichandran Ashwin (born 17 September 1986 and died 1 December 2024, age 38 years 175 days): Played for Rajasthan Royals last season and now back for CSK. Chennai franchise bought him for Rs 9.75 crore and this contract amount itself tells what is his value in IPL even at this age? IPL debut in 2009 and IPL career includes 212 matches for 5 teams, 180 wickets at 29.83 average, 7.12 economy rate and best performance of 4/34.
Rohit Sharma (born: 30 April 1987 and died on 1 December 2024, age 37 years 215 days): One of the most famous T20 cricketers of Team India who no longer plays T20 International. Mumbai franchise’s identity in IPL and record of winning 5 titles. This time the Mumbai franchise retained him for Rs 16.30 crore and this happened with their consent, so expect that there will not be any uproar like last season this time. IPL debut in 2008 and in IPL career, 257 matches for 2 teams, 6628 runs at an average of 29.72, 2 centuries and 43 fifties, top score 109* runs along with 599 fours and 280 sixes.
Karan Sharma (born 23 October 1987 and died 1 December, age 37 years 39 days): Have played for Team India. Last season he played for Bengaluru franchise but this time Mumbai bought him in the auction. Leg spin bowler, IPL debut in 2009 and 83 matches for 4 teams in IPL career, 76 wickets at 27.46 average, 4/16 best performance and 8.38 economy rate.