Oldest T20 World Cup Player

Last Modified May 21, 2024 15:41 IST
PlayerTeamAgeEdition
Ryan CambpellHong Kong44 years, 98 days2016
Frank NsubugaUganda43 years, 253 days2024
Brad HoggAustralia43 years, 34 days2014
Chris GayleWest Indies42 years, 36 days2021
Najeeb AmarHong Kong42 years 17 days2014
Mohammad HafeezPakistan41 years, 10 days2021
Shoaib MalikPakistan39 years, 268 days2021

Over the years, several players from around the world have defied the stereotype that “T20 cricket is for youngsters,” and have gone on to represent their nation at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

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The upcoming edition of the marquee event will see a 43-year-old off-spinning all-rounder from Uganda ply his trade at the T20 World Cup. This summer, Frank Nsubuga will become the second oldest cricketer to feature in T20Is showpiece event.

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The oldest player to feature in the T20 World Cup is Ryan Cambpell, who represented Hong Kong at the age of 44 in the 2016 edition.

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Former Aussie left-arm wrist-spinner Brad Hogg is at third spot. The multiple-time World Cup winner represented the Men in Green and Gold in the 2014 WC at the age of 43 years and 34 days.

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The 2021 edition of the T20 World Cup saw “Universe Boss” Chris Gayle (42 years, 36 days) and former Pakistani all-round duo of Mohammad Hafeez (41 years and 10 days) and Shoaib Malik (39 years and 268 days) grace the event

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