The Indian Premier League (IPL) serves as a platform where cricketers continue to play even after retiring from international cricket. Given its shorter format, IPL offers opportunities for players of slightly older age to compete. In the IPL 2024, numerous players participate in the tournament despite being over 35 years old.
| Player | Team | Age |
| MS Dhoni | CSK | 42 |
| David Warner | DC | 37 |
| Faf du Plessis | RCB | 39 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | PBKS | 38 |
MS Dhoni
Dhoni, at 42 years old, holds the distinction of being the oldest player to participate in the Indian Premier League this year. Despite his age, he continues to serve as the wicketkeeper for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The former CSK captain’s remarkable fitness enables him to compete in all matches and deliver his best performance on the field.
Dinesh Karthik
Karthik has already announced that he will retire after this year. In this season, he has played four matches so far and scored 90 runs while batting down the order.
Faf du Plessis
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Faf du Plessis is 39 years old. Du Plessis has retired from International cricket, but, he is playing in the IPL league to guide RCB to win their first IPL title. This could be his last season as well.
David Warner
Following his decision to retire from red-ball cricket, David Warner, aged 37, may indeed be participating in his last IPL for the Delhi Capitals in 2024.
Shikhar Dhawan
Dhawan, having surpassed 38 years of age, is leading the Punjab Kings from the front in IPL 2024. He has accumulated 137 runs in three matches, boasting an average of 45.67.
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