CWC 2019: The youngest and oldest player from each team 

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Dhoni and Gayle have years of experience behind them
Dhoni and Gayle have years of experience behind them

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Oldest player - Imran Tahir (Age - 40 years)

Imran Tahir
Imran Tahir

Imran Tahir's long cricket journey will come to an end in World Cup 2019. Tahir started his cricket career in Pakistan but found a permanent home in South Africa. He started his South African career in 2011 and has been sensational for the Proteas.

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Tahir is arguably South Africa's best limited-overs spinner. He has played all around the world and has years of experience under his belt. The World Cup will be Tahir's career's swansong as he has announced retirement after the tournament. Tahir is the oldest player in the tournament.


Youngest player - Lungi Ngidi (Age - 23 years)

Lungi Ngidi
Lungi Ngidi

Fast bowling is going to be South Africa's biggest strength in the World Cup. An integral part of South Africa's pace battery is the 23-year-old Lungi Ngidi. The young pace sensation has been taking huge strides in international cricket in the last two years.

Despite the tough competition for a place in the pace attack, Ngidi has established himself as a regular in the Proteas lineup.

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