Asia Cup 2023 is being played with all the zest & peps. Pakistan, India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka are currently playing in the Super 4 stage of the tournament. Pakistan is leading the Super 4 Points Table after winning their fixture against Bangladesh. India will play their first match of the Super 4 stage on the 10th of September after the first day of the fixture was washed out due to rains. It’s the first time in the history of the Asia Cup that a reserve day has been allotted for a fixture. All the eyes will be on the India vs Pakistan fixture which will be played on 10th September on the grounds of Colombo. In the ongoing edition of the Asia Cup, many young & fresh faces have been chosen to prove their prowess on the big stage. However, some biggies have also shown trust in experienced players of the game & provided them with an integral role in the lineup. There are players who are above 30 years & are a part of Asia Cup teams. So let’s have a look at the Oldest Players who are a part of the Asia Cup 2023.
5 Oldest Players in Asia Cup 2023:
5) Virat Kohli (India) Age 34 years
When the Oldest Players in Asia Cup 2023 are talked about the name that occupies the fifth spot on the list is Virat Kohli.
King Kohli is 34 years old & he is still an integral part of India’s batting order. He faced a lean phase for two years but when he made a comeback there was no stopping for Kohli who overcame all barriers to bounce back to form. Kohli made his debut in Asia Cup back in 2010 & since then he has been a part of every edition of the tournament.
Virat also holds the record for the highest individual score in Asia Cup history after scoring 183 against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2012 in Mirpur. This helped India to chase the target of 330 runs with six wickets in hand.
Kohli has so far played 14 Asia Cup fixtures amassing 625 runs with three fifties & one century. The star batter will look ahead to continue his gleaming form with the crucial Super 4 stage in the picture. Currently, it’s Virat Kohli & KL Rahul who will begin India’s proceedings on the Reserve day of the IND vs. PAK clash. And all eyes will be on King Kohli who will be eyeing his secodn ton in the marquee event.
