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Five Oldest Players Who Play In The ICC T20 World Cup 2026: The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is going to start from February 7, jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. This time the experience of senior players will be seen in the tournament. Even though T20 cricket is considered a format for young players, some ‘older’ players will also be seen playing in many teams of this T20 World Cup. By the age when these players will be playing in the T20 World Cup from 7th February, many players retire. In the last few years, it has become clear that only those teams are successful in T20 cricket, which have the enthusiasm of young players and the right balance of senior players.
5 older players playing in T20 World Cup 2026
1. Brendan Taylor (Zimbabwe) – 40 years
Zimbabwe’s experienced wicketkeeper batsman Brendan Taylor has made a brilliant comeback in international cricket after the end of the ban. Taylor will celebrate his 40th birthday on 6 February, just a day before the start of the World Cup. So far, he has scored a total of 1,185 runs in 58 T20 International matches, which includes six half-centuries and one century.
2. Mohammad Nabi (Afghanistan) – 41 years
Afghanistan’s legendary all-rounder Mohammad Nabi turns 41 on January 1, 2026. Nabi was a part of Afghanistan’s first T20 World Cup in 2010 and has also captained the team. He has played 147 T20 International matches so far, in which he has scored 2,430 runs and Took 104 wickets.
3. Roelof van der Merwe (Netherlands) – 41 years
Roelof van der Merwe, who has played international cricket for both South Africa and Netherlands, turns 41 on December 31, 2025. This all-rounder has scored 561 runs in 67 T20 International matches and taken 74 wickets. His bowling average has been 18.85 and economy 6.51.
4. Wayne Madsen (Italy) – 42 years
Italy team captain Wayne Madsen turns 42 on January 2, 2026. Born in Durban, Madsen has played only seven T20 International matches so far. He has scored 205 runs, which includes two half-centuries.
5. Mohammad Nadeem (Oman) – 43 years
Mohammad Nadeem, who has captained Oman, will be the oldest player in the T20 World Cup 2026. 43 year old Nadeem was born in Sialkot, Pakistan. Nadeem has so far taken 805 runs and 40 wickets in 70 T20 International matches.