Who is Oldest Player at T20 World Cup? Uganda's Frank Nsubuga to Become Oldest In 2024 Edition

At 43 years old, Uganda's off-spinner Frank Nsubuga is set to make history as the oldest cricketer to participate in T20 World Cup 2024 marking a significant milestone in both his career and the tournament's history.

The announcement came as the Uganda Cricket Association confirmed their 15-member squad for the highly anticipated event, slated to take place across the Americas starting June 2.

This participation is especially noteworthy as it marks Uganda's inaugural appearance in the main round of the competition. Frank Nsubuga's journey in international cricket has been long and distinguished. Since making his debut for Uganda in 2000, Nsubuga has been a consistent presence in the team, known for his effective off-spin and valuable contributions lower down the order.

His experience and skill will be crucial for Uganda as they navigate through the challenges of the World Cup against the world's top cricketing nations.

Oldest Cricketers in T20 World Cup History

While Nsubuga's participation is noteworthy, the record for the oldest player in T20 World Cup history still belongs to Ryan Campbell. Campbell, who originally played for Australia, extended his international career with Hong Kong and set this record when he played at the age of 44 years during the 2016 World Cup in India.

His experience spans across minimal appearances for Australia and later representing Hong Kong, underscoring a unique and lengthy cricketing journey.

Close on his heels in the record books is Australia's Brad Hogg, who participated in the 2014 World Cup in Bangladesh at 43 years.

Known for his exceptional leg-spin, Hogg's career in T20 internationals may have been brief with only 15 matches, but he left an indelible mark in ODIs with 156 wickets in 123 games, demonstrating longevity and skill that transcended formats.

Chris Gayle, self proclaimed as the "Universe Boss," is another cricketing legend who continued to defy age expectations by playing in the 2021 World Cup at 42 years and 36 days old.