The Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) season promises to be yet another thrilling spectacle, showcasing the talents of both seasoned veterans and emerging young stars. As teams gear up for the tournament, a closer look at the age dynamics within each squad reveals something interesting. From the seasoned campaigners bringing experience and leadership to the field to the fresh-faced prodigies making their mark, here’s a breakdown of the youngest and oldest players set to light up the IPL stage for each team in the upcoming season.
Youngest player in each IPL team
Every team has youthful energy on their side. Gujarat Titans boast 18-year-old Noor Ahmad from Afghanistan. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have also signed 18-year-old pacer Arshin Kulkarni. Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Swastik Chikara of Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals, respectively, are also the youngest in their teams.
| Team | Youngest player | Age |
| GT | Noor Ahmad | 18 |
| LSG | Arshin Kulkarni | 19 |
| RR | Kunal Singh Rathore | 21 |
| SRH | Nitish Kumar Reddy | 20 |
| CSK | Avanish Aravelly Rao | 18 |
| DC | Swastik Chikara | 18 |
| RCB | Saurav Chauhan | 23 |
| KKR | Angkrish Raghuvanshi | 18 |
| MI | Dewald Brevis | 20 |
| PBKS | Prabhsimran Singh | 23 |
Oldest players in each IPL team
Chennai Super Kings‘ captain, MS Dhoni, is the oldest player to feature in the IPL 2024. This season is likely his last edition, but he remains super fit to compete against all IPL teams. Amit Mishra, Faf du Plessis, and Shikhar Dhawan are other veterans gracing the tournament with their experience.
| Team | Oldest player | Age |
| GT | Wriddhiman Saha | 39 |
| LSG | Amit Mishra | 41 |
| RR | R Ashwin | 37 |
| SRH | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 34 |
| CSK | MS Dhoni | 42 |
| DC | David Warner | 37 |
| RCB | Faf du Plessis | 39 |
| KKR | Andre Russell | 35 |
| MI | Mohammad Nabi | 39 |
| PBKS | Shikhar Dhawan | 38 |
Editors pick
