Top five oldest players to feature in IPL 2026 ft. MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma
Several veteran players are part of IPL 2026.
The Indian Premier League is one such tournament where experienced and young players share the same platform. Many teams have a mix of veteran players and youngsters in their squad, who play together and toil hard on the field to grab victories for their teams.
Experienced players are very important in every team, as they can guide the young players with their experience and expertise.
While many youngsters will attract a lot of eyeballs in IPL 2026, a few old players will also be in the spotlight. In this listicle, let’s take a glance at the top five oldest players of IPL 2026.
Who is the oldest player in IPL 2026?
MS Dhoni (44 years) is the oldest player in IPL 2026. He will play for the Chennai Super Kings.
Who are the top five oldest players in IPL 2026?
MS Dhoni (CSK), Rohit Sharma (MI), Sunil Narine (KKR), Ajinkya Rahane (KKR), and Ishant Sharma (DC) are the top five oldest players in IPL 2026.
Oldest players in IPL 2026-
| Player Name | Age | Team |
|---|---|---|
| MS Dhoni | 44 years | Chennai Super Kings |
| Rohit Sharma | 38 years | Mumbai Indians |
| Sunil Narine | 37 years | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 37 years | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Ishant Sharma | 37 years | Gujarat Titans |
5. Ishant Sharma – GT (37 years)
India’s veteran pacer Ishant Sharma was retained by the Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2026. He will provide depth to GT’s bowling line-up in the tournament.
The 37-year-old is among the most experienced bowlers in IPL history, with 117 games in his kitty. The right-arm pacer has clinched 96 wickets at an average of 35.18 and an economy of 8.38.
4. Ajinkya Rahane – KKR (37 years)
Ajinkya Rahane has been retained as the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2026 and will bank upon his experience to lead the team to a successful stint. He was appointed captain last season; however, under his captaincy, KKR failed to qualify for the playoffs.
The 37-year-old batter will cross the mark of 200 games in the upcoming season, having already played 198 matches so far, where he has scored 5,032 runs.
3. Sunil Narine – KKR (37 years)
Sunil Narine is another veteran player who will represent KKR in IPL 2026. The franchise retained the spin all-rounder for INR 12 crore. With 192 wickets in 188 games, Narine is among the most successful spinners in IPL history. He will lead KKR’s spin attack with Varun Chakravarthy.
2. Rohit Sharma – MI (38 years)
Former Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma has turned 38 years but is set to play another season in the IPL. Although he is no longer the captain of MI, he remains a vital opening batsman for the team.
With 7,046 runs in 272 games, the right-handed batsman is the all-time second-highest run-scorer in the tournament.
1. MS Dhoni – CSK (44 years)
MS Dhoni is the oldest player who will play in IPL 2026. Dhoni is 44 years old and is set to play another season for Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
He will guide Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and other young talents with his expertise and experience. With 278 games, the wicketkeeper batsman holds the record for playing the most matches in the Indian Premier League.
Who is the oldest player in IPL 2026?
CSK’s MS Dhoni (44 years) is the oldest player in IPL 2026.
Who are the top five oldest players in IPL 2026?
MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane, and Ishant Sharma are the top five oldest players in IPL 2026.
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Vikas Singh Derek is a core cricket-lover since childhood and has always followed the sport both in his personal and professional life. He started his school life by watching cricket at home with family. Later, he played cricket on the field at local clubs during college. After his Master's in Journalism from Mumbai, he followed his passion by covering cricket news across various digital media. Since 2015, he has been an aspiring sports journalist and cricket content writer with over 50K+ articles.