Among the myriad of narratives that have unfolded on the Indian Premier League (IPL) platform, the stories of the oldest cricketers stand out as a testament to the timeless nature of the game. On that note, let us take a look at the list of oldest players in IPL history.
Oldest players in IPL:
| Player | Age |
| Bradd Hogg | 45 years, 92 days |
| Pravin Tambe | 42 years, 216 days |
| Muttiah Muralitharan | 42 years, 35 days |
| Chris Gayle | 42 years, 7 days |
| Imran Tahir | 41 years, 29 days |
Bradd Hogg
Australian veteran Brad Hogg scripted history as he became the oldest player to feature in IPL at the age of 45 years and 92 days in 2016. Hogg’s crafty spin and experience added a seasoned touch to the Kolkata Knight Riders. Hogg played 21 IPL matches and scalped 23 wickets in the franchise-based league.
Pravin Tambe
Pravin Tambe made his IPL debut at the age of 41 in 2013, Pravin Tambe defied age norms by playing until 2016, concluding his IPL journey at the age of 42 years and 219 days. Tambe played 33 IPL matches and scalped a total of 28 wickets. He bowled at a good economy rate of 7.70.
Muttiah Muralitharan
Muttiah Muralitharan played his final IPL match for the Royal Challengers Bangalore back in 2014 at the age of 42 years and 35 days. Later on, he joined Sunrisers Hyderabad as their bowling coach.
Chris Gayle
Universe Boss Chris Gayle made his final appearance for the Punjab Kings at the age of 42 years and 7 days in 2021. The left-handed batter left a huge impact in the IPL and he is regarded as one of most destructive to batters to ever play in the Indian Premier League.
Imran Tahir
Imran Tahir, the South African leg-spinner, bid adieu to the IPL at the age of 41 years and 29 days in 2021 while representing the Chennai Super Kings. Tahir scalped 82 wickets in 59 games in his IPL career.
