World Cup 2019: The veteran XI 

Wicket Keeper and Captain

#5 MS Dhoni (India) - 37 years

MS Dhoni has regained his form in the IPL.

MS Dhoni has won both the ODI World Cup and World T20 as a captain, and now he returns to play the showpiece event for the fourth and probably the final time, albeit as a player. While Doni's batting has seen a massive facelift in the recent past, his understanding of the game could well be a big plus for Virat Kohli on the field. Moreover, his quick glovework behind the stumps has resulted in breaking partnerships on mulptiple occasions and therefore he remains a big threat to the opposition.

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All-rounders:

#6 JP Duminy (South Africa) - 35 years

JP Duminy has just returned from an injury

JP Duminy is the kind of cricketer that every team would love to accommodate. He can play the role of an anchor or go out and switch gears at will. Apart from his batting credentials, Duminy can also contribute with some crafty spin. With an ability to soak in the pressure, the southpaw's experience could be of top importance to South Africa in crunch situations.

#7 Shoaib Malik (Pakistan) - 37 years

Shoaib Malik

Shoaib Malik is the rare kind of cricketer that has played at multiple positions in the batting order for Pakistan. A multi-faceted batsman, Malik's gift of playing a matured innings or going big makes him an important cog for his team while his off-spin has at times put a tight lid on the scoring as well.

Malik has been playing ODIs for Pakistan since 1999 as a 17-year prodigy and as he steps into the field for his final World Cup appearance, his form will certainly bear great influence over the position Pakistan finish this time.