IPL 2023: 5 Oldest Players in the auction

Even though T20 cricket is often considered to be a tournament for young exciting talents, certain veterans over the years have proved it to be nothing but a myth. Legendary skipper MS Dhoni at the age of 39 won his 4th Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy in 2021 while the Universe Boss, Chris Gayle at 39 years of age, hit a blistering century against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2018 to help Kings XI Punjab win by 15 runs. The same can be said for certain veterans who have made themselves available for the upcoming IPL auction. They have proved their mettle for the longest period of time and if nothing, experience always comes in handy in the shortest format of the game. Let’s jump straight in to find out the five oldest players of the IPL mini-auction: 5. Christiaan Jonker The 36-year-old all-rounder Christiaan Jonker was born on September 24 in Rustenburg, South Africa. The veteran made his T20I debut against India in the year 2018 but played only a couple of games before getting dropped. However, when it comes to domestic cricket, Jonker has been sensational, scoring 2333 runs from 121 T20 matches. His strike rate of 130.11 in the shortest format can fix a lot of problems for multiple teams in the cash-rich league. The all-rounder can play the role of an anchor and accelerate whenever there’s a need. Plus, his bowling skills can be an asset for any team in the IPL. Franchises often look for batters who can bowl in the middle overs and Jonker absolutely fits in that category. However, the problem with Jonker has been his form. In his last five T20 innings, the all-rounder could score only 87 runs and didn’t bowl a single over. 4. Sikandar Raza 2022 has definitely been one of Sikandar Raza’s best in international cricket. Thus, the 36-year-old will be in high demand as a lot of franchises are expected to spend quite some bucks on the cricketer. Born on April 24, 1986, Raza has played 66 T20Is for Zimbabwe, scoring 1259 runs at a strike rate of 128.86. He can be very valuable considering his impact on the subcontinent pitches. The all-rounder also notched 38 wickets in the shortest format at an economy of 7.18. In India, where the ball often turns, Raza can prove to be a very dangerous custodian. Even though the Sialkot-born all-rounder isn’t in great form at the moment, Raza can cause havoc in the auction room. Like Jonker, franchises prefer to pick batting all-rounders and Raza can be an excellent addition to any team. 3. David Wiese Born on May 18, 1985, David Wiese played most of his time in South Africa but recently switched to play for Namibia in international cricket. The 37-year-old was spectacular in the T20 World Cup 2021 but unfortunately couldn’t crack into any team. However, he has put his name once again with the hope to make his return in the marquee tournament. The all-rounder previously represented Royal Challengers Bangalore and played 15 matches in the league. In the 2015 season, the destructive all-rounder scored 122 runs from three innings and also picked up 14 wickets at an economy of 8.33. Playing for Namibia in the last two years, Wiese scored 361 runs from 19 innings at a strike rate of 126.66. The all-rounder also picked 17 wickets in the process. Now, given the damage he can do in limited-overs, Wiese can be on demand in the auction. 2. Mohammad Nabi Despite signing for Kolkata Knight Riders in the last season, the veteran all-rounder didn’t get a single opportunity to represent the franchise. Now, after a very poor season in international cricket, Nabi showed a few glimpses of his class in the T20 World Cup but even so, couldn’t help his team qualify for the semi-finals of the competition. In 104 T20Is he played, Nabi scored 1686 runs at a strike rate of 140.03. Even with the ball, Nabi has been sensational, picking 84 wickets, at an economy of 7.31. Even though there are multiple options available, teams may still run after the 37-year-old because of the impact he can create. Slotting in at number seven, the Afghanistan-born cricketer can take on any bowler and create a significant difference. However, his fitness is a matter of concern. The all-rounder is really slow on the field and the format demands fitter players. Nonetheless, his skills set are still sharp and can make a difference. 1. Amit Mishra Born on November 24, 1982, Amit Mishra will be the oldest player to go under the hammer on December 23 at Kochi. The veteran leg-spinner is the third-highest leading wicket-taker in the Indian Premier League and thus, franchises may show interest in getting him on board. In 244 T20 matches he played so far in his career, the 40-year-old has picked up 272 wickets at an economy of 7.14. Now, given his record and impact on spin-friendly tracks, Mishra can be in demand in the auction room. However, the player went unsold in the 2022 edition because of his fitness. Mishra kept himself engaged by playing in domestic tournaments after going unsold. He recently featured for Delhi in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and given his performance, the 40-year-old can be a decent backup spinner for any team in the Indian Premier League.

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IPL 2023: 5 Oldest Players in the auction

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