3. Muttiah Muralitharan
- Age: 42 years, 35 days
- Teams Played For: Chennai Super Kings, Kochi Tuskers Kerala, Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Matches Played: 66
- Wickets Taken: 63
One of cricket’s all-time greats, Muttiah Muralitharan, graced the IPL at the age of 42 years and 35 days. The legendary Sri Lankan spinner’s illustrious career saw him represent Chennai Super Kings, Kochi Tuskers Kerala, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Muralitharan’s bag of tricks, including his unorthodox action and mesmerizing off-spin, earned him an impressive 63 wickets in 66 matches.
Despite facing the challenge of age, Muralitharan continued to bamboozle batsmen and impart his wisdom to younger teammates. His aura and experience in high-pressure situations were invaluable to his franchises. The “Spin Wizard” proved that experience is an asset that can never be undervalued, even in the most demanding format of the game.
