MS Dhoni To Sourav Ganguly: List Of Oldest Captains To Lead A Franchise In IPL

Apr 12, 2025 Aniket Datta

MS Dhoni MS Dhoni replaced Ruturaj Gaikwad to become CSK's captain for the remainder of the IPL 2025 edition. Source: ANI

MS Dhoni MS Dhoni returned as CSK's captain against KKR in IPL 2025. Source: AP

MS Dhoni MS Dhoni displayed a poor performance against the Knights, scoring just one run. CSK conceded an 8-wicket defeat against KKR at Chepauk. Source: AP

MS Dhoni Here is the list of the oldest Captains to lead a franchise in the IPL. Source: CSK

Sourav Ganguly (Pune Warriors India) The Prince of Kolkata is sixth oldest skipper to lead a franchise. He was 39y 316d in 2012 when he led PWI against KKR. Source: ANI

Rahul Dravid (Rajasthan Royals) Rahul Dravid is the fifth oldest skipper. He was 40y 133d when he captained the Royals against the Mumbai Indians in 2013. Source: ANI

Adam Gilchrist (Kings XI Punjab) The former Australian cricketer holds the fourth place. He was 41y 185d when he led KXIP against MI in 2013. Source: BCCI

Shane Warne (Rajasthan Royals) Shane Warne is the second oldest skipper in IPL. He was 41y 249d when he led RR against MI in the 2011 edition. Source: AP

MS Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings) MS Dhoni holds the second place on the chart. He was 41y 326d in 2023 when he led CSK against GT. Source: AP

MS Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings) MS Dhoni also holds the top spot on the chart. He was 43y 278d when he led CSK against KKR in the 2025 edition of the tournament. Source: ANI