Top 11 oldest players in ICC World Cup 2015

In the ICC World Cup 2015 hosted by Australia and New Zealand, there are 17 players in the teams’ squads who are the over the age of 35. Assuming that all of them will play at least a match in the World Cup, it is the third highest number of players in a single edition of a World Cup ageing over 35.In 2007, there were 27 players ageing over 35; in 2003, there were 18. In the last World Cup, there were 13 players. In this World Cup, there are three players above the age of 40. Only in 1975 and 1996 there were three players ageing over 40. World CupAge of 35+Age of 40+1975831979901983711987121199214219961131999151200318220072722011131201517*3* For this World Cup, the count is based on the number of players with that age criteria in the squads; if any of these players below don’t play in the World Cup, the count will be less. For the previous World Cups, though, the count is the number of players who actually played in at least a match.Let us, now, see the oldest players in the upcoming World Cup. 

#1 11 - Daniel Vettori (NZ) - 36 Years and 18 Days

Left-arm spinner Daniel Vettori has recovered just in time from a career-threatening back injury to be fit for theWorld Cup. He turned 36 recently and will enter into the World Cup as the 11tholdest player.

Vettori played in the previous three World Cups as well 2003, 2007 and 2011.

Vettoris ODI career for New Zealand

Mat	Runs	HS	Bat Avg	100	Wkts	BBI	Bowl Avg	5WH
282	2151	83	17.07	0	282	5/7	32.58	2

Vettoris World Cup career for New Zealand

Mat	Runs	HS	Bat Avg	100s	Wkts	BBI	Bowl Avg	5WH
23	117	44	13	0	21	4/23	41	0

Vettori has an abundance of experience, and his 10 overs will be a key factor for New Zealand in the World Cup.