The IPL 2024 promises an exciting blend of experience and youthful exuberance. While seasoned veterans bring their tactical prowess, youngsters are eager to make their mark on the biggest stage. Let’s take a look at the oldest and youngest players in each team:
- Gujarat Titans (GT): The Titans boast the youngest player in the league, the talented 19-year-old Afghan leg-spinner, Noor Ahmad. Wriddhiman Saha, the 39-year-old wicket-keeper batsman, provides valuable experience behind the stumps.
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Another youngster making waves is 19-year-old all rounder Arshin Kulkarni. The wiry speedster aims to impress. The ever-reliable Amit Mishra, 41, adds his spin expertise to the LSG attack.
- Punjab Kings (PBKS): While the explosive 23-year-old Prabhsimran Singh looks to continue his power-hitting ways along with another 23-year-old Atharva Taide with his batting firepower, the experienced Shikhar Dhawan, 38 with years of international experience, provides stability at the top of the order.
- Rajasthan Royals (RR): RR has a young talent in 21-year-old batsman Kunal Singh Rathore. The elegant right-hander is one to watch. The ever-green Ravichandran Ashwin, at 37, brings his variations and strategic mind to the Royals’ bowling attack.
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Nitish Kumar Reddy, the 20-year-old wicket-keeper batsman, brings promise to the SRH batting. The dependable Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 34, leads the pace attack with his swing and experience.
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Though there were talks of MS Dhoni’s retirement, the “Captain Cool” seems set to continue. At 42, his leadership and finishing skills remain invaluable. Youngster Avanish Aravelly Rao, 18, might get a chance to showcase his talent with the bat.
- Delhi Capitals (DC): Swastik Chikara, the 18-year-old left-arm pacer, brings a fresh face to the DC bowling attack. Leading the way for experience is the ever-reliable batsman David Warner(37).
- Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): Saurav Chauhan, the 23-year-old all-rounder, brings promise with both bat and ball. The ever-reliable Glenn Maxwell, 35, continues to be a vital cog in the RCB batting lineup.
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): The 18-year-old Angkrish Raghuvanshi, a talented batsman, could be a future star for KKR. The wily spinner Piyush Chawla, 35, brings his experience and variations to the KKR bowling attack.
- Mumbai Indians (MI): The 20-year-old South African prodigy Dewald Brevis, with his powerful batting, is a player to watch. The experienced Lasith Malinga, 40, might return for a swansong season, mentoring the young pacers.
This mix of experience and youthful talent promises an exciting IPL 2024. Can the veterans guide their teams to victory, or will the youngsters steal the show? Only time will tell!
