World Cup 2019: The veteran XI 

Bowlers

#8 Imran Tahir (South Africa) - 40 years

Imran Tahir's exuberance has been a standout

One of the oldest players to feature in the World Cup, at the age of 40, Imran Tahir is South Africa's most potent weapon. Always one for big celebrations, Tahir is a player with a desire to continually succeed in the international circuit.

With a mixed bag of tricks and a good cricketing brain, he is expected to be South Africa's lead spinner and wrecker-in-chief in the middle overs. While it could be understood that this World Cup would be his last in South African colours, he would be keen to make a final impact.

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#9 Mashrafe Mortaza (Bangladesh) - 35 years

Mashrafe will lead Bangladesh's challenge this WC.

Mashrafe Mortaza's career has always been bogged down by injuries. Yet, his credentials make him one of the best candidates to lead Bangaldesh in this World Cup. He has been an influential captain, who has helped Bangladesh reach to the highest level of cricket. Though his pace has gone down, Mortaza's variations while bowling make him a shrewd and wily bowler.