The senior citizens
The five oldest cricketers to have played in the IPL
Adam Gilchrist Age: 41y 185d
Teams: Deccan Chargers, Kings XI Punjab
What he did: The IPL may have come around after his storied international career came to a close, but that didn't prevent Gilchrist from playing six seasons, including leading Chargers to the title in 2009. He memorably finished his IPL days in 2013 with a wicket off the only ball he bowled in his T20 career • BCCI
Teams: Rajasthan Royals
What he did: 'Hollywood' provided the IPL with the perfect story in its inaugural season: his captaincy, big-game temperament and ability to infuse self-belief in little-known players led the unfancied Royals to the title in 2008. The results weren't as spectacular in the three seasons that followed, but there was another story perfect for the IPL in his final year: a high-profile romance with Hollywood star Liz Hurley•AFP
Teams: Chennai Super Kings, Kochi Tuskers Kerala, Royal Challengers Bangalore
What he did: Test and ODI cricket's leading wicket-taker didn't make quite the same impact in the IPL - he was an integral performer in the first three seasons with Chennai Super Kings, after which he was a fringe player for four years•AFP
Teams: Rajasthan Royals
What he did: Perhaps the most heart-warming story in the IPL. At 41, senior cricket seemed to have passed him by, before Royals made another of their punts to give Tambe a chance at big-time cricket. It proved to be one of their most astute investments, as he has developed to become a certain starter over the last two seasons•BCCI
Teams: Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders
What he did: He was one of Royals' wildcard picks in 2012 but only played 10 lukewarm matches over two seasons. Two years later, Knight Riders' love of unconventional spinners and Sunil Narine's unavailability due to doubts over his action provided Hogg another shot•BCCI