2023 World Cup has started in India. 10 teams namely India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Australia, South Africa, England, New Zealand and Netherlands are participating in this mega event.
Generally, fans observe that the teams tend to pick experienced players for the World Cup. The same is the case for the 2023 World Cup as well. Multiple teams have the average age of 30 when one considers the age of all the players present in the respective squads of the World Cup teams. Here’s a list of the top five oldest squads based on average age:
5. South Africa – 30.35 years
South Africa have never won the World Cup. They will aim to win their first World Cup this year. The average age of the South African squad is 30.35 years. The oldest player is Raasie van der Dussen who is 34 years old.
4. New Zealand – 31.23 years
The runner-up of the last two World Cup, New Zealand have an average age of 31.23 years in this World Cup. The two oldest players of the squad are Tim Southee and Trent Boult. They both are 34 years old. The youngest player is Rachin Ravindra, who is 23 years old.
3. India – 31.24 years
Home team, India is the third team on this list. The average age of the team is 31.24 years. The oldest member of the team is Ravichandran Ashwin, who is 37 years old. The youngest player is Shubman Gill, who is 24 years old.
2. Australia – 31.73 years
Five champions Australia have average age of 31.73 years in the 2023 World Cup. The oldest player of the team is opening batsman, David Warner who is 36 years old. All-rounder Cameron Green is 24 years old and the youngest player of the team.
1. England – 31.81 years
It may surprise a few fans but the oldest team in this World Cup is England. The England team has an average age of 31.81 years all-rounder Moeen Ali is the oldest player, aged 36. Harry Brook is the youngest whose age is 24.
