Top 10 oldest players in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 will be the last World Cup for a number of big superstars.

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has gotten off to a tremendous start. Teams that were looking favorites to win the tournament are struggling to get going, while the teams that looked like a dark horses have done a tremendous job. This is the 13th edition of the World Cup, and it has some really big names playing in it.

Some are playing their last World Cup. A number of players who are over 35 years old are playing in this tournament. Here we will talk about the oldest players that are part of this competition. The oldest player is nearing the age of 40.

Here are the top 10 oldest players participating in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023:

10 - Moeen Ali (England) - 36 Years, 48 Days :

Veteran English all-rounder Moeen Ali is the oldest English player in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. He is 36 years and 48 days old at the start of the tournament and is a key player on the team. His spin bowling is very vital for England, as he is one of the two spinners in the team. Ali was part of England team that won the 2019 World Cup at home.

9. - Rohit Sharma (India) - 36 Years, 117 Days :

This is likely to be the last World Cup for Indian captain Rohit Sharma, who is 36 years, 117 days old. Not just this World Cup, this is the last phase of his career. He is playing aggressive cricket and is not worried about his personal milestones. Indian fans will hope for him to continue and lead the country to glory.

8. Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh) - 36 Years, 129 Days :

Veteran Bangladeshi keeper Mushfiqur Rahim made his international debut in 2005, and since then, he has been part of the squad. It is the fifth World Cup edition for him and also the last one. He is 36 years and 129 days old at the start of the tournament, and he is one of the oldest players in the tournament. A lot of Bangladesh's chances will depend on how he performs in this tournament.

7. Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh) - 36 Years, 175 Days :

Bangladeshi skipper Shakib Al Hasan is another veteran competitor in this tournament who might be playing his last World Cup. The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is his last tournament, as he is 36 years and 175 days old at the moment. Shakib is the backbone of his team and the most important member of Bangladesh. This is Shakib's fifth World Cup tournament.

6 - David Warner (Australia) - 36 Years, 303 Days :

Veteran Australian opener David Warner was one of the prime reasons that his country won the 2015 World Cup at home. But he will like to make an impact at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 as well and will be a key player at the top of the order. He is currently 36 years and 303 days old, the oldest in Australian team.

5 - Ravichandran Ashwin (India) - 37 Years, 18 Days :

Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was not in India's plan for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. But the injury to Axar Patel forced India to go for Ashwin. And he is an important player in this line-up. Ashwin was part of the 2011 World Cup that India won under MS Dhoni, and he said that this might be his last World Cup. He is currently 37 years and 18 days old.

4 - Mahmudullah Riyad (Bangladesh) - 37 Years, 223 Days :

Mahmudullah Riyad made his cut into the squad for Bangladesh in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 after the snub of Tamim Iqbal. He was picked to provide the right experience to the team in the middle-order. Mahmudullah is 37 years and 223 days old and is the oldest player from Bangladesh to be part of this World Cup.

3. Mohammad Nabi (Afghanistan) - 38 Years, 277 Days :

Mohammad Nabi has been part of the Afghanistan team since their entry into this sport. He has played 150 games out of the 154 ODIs that his country has played in history, which is such a remarkable feat. Afghanistan wanted him to play in the 2023 World Cup to give the team much-needed experience. Nabi, at 38 years and 277 days old, is the oldest Asian player in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

2. Roelof van der Merwe (Netherlands) - 38 Years, 278 Days :

Roelof van der Merwe from Netherlands is the second-oldest player in this tournament. The veteran spinner started his career in South Africa but then switched countries in search of more opportunities. He is a vital part of Dutch set-up and one of the most experienced performers for them. Van der Merwe is 38 years and 278 days old as of now.

1. Wesley Barresi (Netherlands) - 39 Years, 155 Days :

Not many would have known that Netherlands' top-order batter, Wesley Barresi, is the oldest player to feature in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Interestingly, he was also part of Netherlands team that played in the 2011 World Cup in India. Wesley is 39 years and 155 days old and the most experienced player on his team.

(Note: Age of all players as on 5th October, 2023 - Start of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023)