The IPL auction is set to take place in Abu Dhabi with 350 players up for grabs. While young talent is usually sought after in T20 cricket, experience can prove to be crucial in challenging situations. Here are the five oldest players at this year’s auction:
1. Jalaj Saxena (India) – 39 years & 1 day: A dominant force in Indian domestic cricket, Jalaj has a remarkable record in First-Class cricket with 496 wickets. Despite his success in red-ball cricket, his IPL career has been limited to just one match.
2. Umesh Yadav (India) – 38 years & 52 days: With 148 IPL matches under his belt, Umesh went unsold last year after a lackluster performance. Limited game time may make it challenging for him to secure a spot this year.
3. Richard Gleeson (England) – 38 years & 14 days: A late bloomer in international cricket, Gleeson has played just three IPL matches. Despite going unsold in the last two auctions, teams may still show interest in him.
4. Karn Sharma (India) – 38 years & 54 days: A seasoned leg-spinner with 83 IPL wickets, Karn’s performance for Mumbai Indians last season could still attract teams despite his age.
5. Dwaine Pretorius (South Africa) – 36 years & 262 days: The South African all-rounder has played for Chennai Super Kings but has not featured in the IPL recently. He now focuses on T20 franchise leagues.
These experienced players bring a wealth of knowledge and skill to the auction, offering valuable options for teams in need of seasoned talent.
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