ICC World Cup 2023: Five Oldest and Youngest players in the Cricket World Cup 2023

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is around the corner. The global cricket extravaganza will commence on October 5 and the 46-day-long event is set to notch the festive mood around a country many tones higher.

For any cricketer, playing in the World Cup for his own country is the biggest prize. Some players achieve the dream so early, while for some, it warrants a long wait. But if we take a look at the 2023 World Cup, we will witness many players who are 36 and beyond when it comes to age.

Today, in this article, we shall take a look at the five youngest and five oldest players in the tournament.

ICC World Cup 2023: Oldest Players

The 2023 World Cup will see many veterans take centre stage for their country. There are many stars who are in the twilight of their career and will perhaps represent their country for the last time in the ODI cricket World Cup. Here are the 5 oldest players-

(note: Age as of Oct 5)

Ravichandran Ashwin (37 years, 18 days)

Country: India

India's veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is the oldest Indian player in the squad. Ashwin, one of India's two players who won the World Cup in 2011 (other one is Virat Kohli) was included in the team as a replacement for Axar Patel. The wily old fox will be keen to showcase a resounding performance at the World Cup 2023.

Mahmudullah (37 years, 243 days)

Country: Bangladesh

Mahumudullah has been a vital cog for the Tigers over the years but he also has been a last-minute inclusion for Bangladesh. It is to be how he shines in this World Cup.

Mohammad Nabi (38 years, 277 days)

Country: Afghanistan

Afghanistan's seasoned campaigned Mohammad Nabi will be key for them in this World Cup. The all-rounder is the third-oldest player in the tournament and his batting and bowling ability will be crucial for the Afghans.

Roelof van der Merwe (38 years, 278 days)

Country: Netherlands

Roelof van der Merwe has been a South Africa international in the past, but the veteran spinner will be donning the Orange of the Netherlands.

Wesley Barresi (39 years, 155 days)

Country: Netherlands

Dutch legend Wesley Barresi is the oldest player in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The wicketkeeper-batter has so far played 45 ODIs for the Netherlands.

ICC World Cup 2023: Five Youngest Players

Take a look at the five youngest players in the World Cup 2023.

Matheesha Pathirana (20 years, 291 days)

Country: Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's pace sensation Matheesha Pathirana is one of the youngest players in the World Cup. The uncanny fast bowler has already tasted success on Indian soil while playing for Chennai Super Kings, and will be hoping to replicate that in national team colours.

Dunith Wellalage (20 years, 269 days)

Country: Sri Lanka

Dunith Wellalage is relatively new in the international cricket arena, but has already made a name for himself. The left-arm spinner has done well recently in the Asia Cup,

Vikramjit Singh (20 years, 269 days)

Country: Netherlands

Vikramjit Singh is a youngster on whom Canada will have high hopes. The batter has so far amassed 808 runs after 25 ODIs, at a healthy average of 32. He will be one of the key batters for the Dutch in this World Cup.

Aryan Dutt (20 years, 146 days)

Country: Netherlands

Aryan Dutta has been a regular in the Dutch team and he is the second youngest player in the World Cup. Dutta is a right-arm off-break bowler and has picked up 20 wickets.

Noor Ahmad (18 years, 275 days)

Afghanistan's teenage sensation Noor Ahmad is the youngest player in this World Cup The youngster will play the biggest tournament of his career in the World Cup and we can expect plenty of learning curve.