Sean Wilson picks out ten Cricket World Cup veterans who are looking to bow out in style in the 2019 edition.
Every team needs a balance between youth and experience, so while most of the players listed here are no longer in their prime, they bring a wealth of experience and know-how to their respective sides.
Here is a look at the sparkling careers of the star players who could well be playing their last Cricket World Cup this summer. These stalwarts are still capable of game-changing performances in the twilight of their international cricket career.
Chris Gayle, 39 (West Indies)
A late bloomer in the international scene, Tahir made his ODI debut in 2011 against the West Indies, taking an impressive 4-41. His stock rose further after taking 14 and 15 wickets at the 2011 and 2015 World Cups respectively. No South African spinner has more ODI wickets than Tahir, who also became the fastest South African to 100 wickets in the format in 2016.
ODIs: 162 wickets at 24.21, 3 five-fors
CWC: 29 wickets at 16.31, 1 five-for
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