Veteran Duos: Two Players Aged 40+ Batting Together in Men’s ODIs
Veteran Duos: Two Players Aged 40+ Batting Together in Men’s ODIs
Exploring the rare instances in One Day International history where two experienced cricketers aged 40 or above shared the crease.
There is something special about seeing experienced cricketers continue to compete at the highest level of one-day cricket. Reaching the age of 40 is a significant milestone for any player, but having two players aged 40 or above batting together in the same men’s ODI adds another layer to that achievement.
Over the years, several such veteran partnerships have appeared in men’s ODI cricket. The record includes players from different generations and teams, with some of these moments coming decades apart.
Parbhu Nana & Don Pringle – East Africa (1975)
One of the earliest recorded instances featured Parbhu Nana and Don Pringle, who represented East Africa against England in 1975. Both players were aged 40 or above when they came together at the crease. Their appearance stands as one of the earliest examples of two veteran players aged 40+ batting together in men’s ODI cricket.
The occasion came during a period when East Africa was part of the international cricket landscape, making this pairing a notable entry in the history of veteran ODI appearances.
Anderson Cummins & George Codrington – Canada (2007)
More than three decades later, another veteran duo achieved the same feat. In 2007, Anderson Cummins and George Codrington batted together for Canada against Kenya.
Both players were aged 40 or above, placing their partnership among the notable veteran moments in men’s ODI cricket. The appearance demonstrated that age has not always prevented experienced players from continuing to contribute at international level.
Mohammad Nadeem & Aamir Kaleem – Oman (2024)
The list continued into the modern era when Mohammad Nadeem and Aamir Kaleem represented Oman against the United Arab Emirates in 2024.
The two Oman players were both aged 40 or above when they batted together. Their appearance added another chapter to the history of veteran ODI partnerships and showed that Associate cricket has also produced players capable of competing internationally well beyond the traditional age range.
Zimbabwe’s Double Entry in 2026
In 2026, Brendan Taylor and Craig Ervine became another veteran pair to appear together for Zimbabwe against Australia. Both players were aged 40 or above, making their partnership one of the latest additions to the list. Taylor and Ervine have been experienced figures in Zimbabwe cricket, and their appearance together provided another example of two senior players sharing the crease in men’s ODI cricket at an advanced stage of their careers.
The 2026 record also features another Zimbabwe combination involving Craig Ervine and Sikandar Raza. Ervine and Raza batted together for Zimbabwe against Australia, with both players aged 40 or above at the time. This means Zimbabwe appears twice in the 2026 entries, with Craig Ervine featuring alongside two different teammates in the veteran-duo record.
Veteran Duos in Men’s ODIs
Below is the complete list of instances where two players aged 40 or above batted together in a Men’s ODI match:
| Players | Team | Opposition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parbhu Nana & Don Pringle | East Africa | England | 1975 |
| Anderson Cummins & George Codrington | Canada | Kenya | 2007 |
| Mohammad Nadeem & Aamir Kaleem | Oman | UAE | 2024 |
| Brendan Taylor & Craig Ervine | Zimbabwe | Australia | 2026 |
| Craig Ervine & Sikandar Raza | Zimbabwe | Australia | 2026 |
These entries bring together players from different eras of ODI cricket, from the East Africa side of the 1970s to the modern-day Associate and international cricket landscape.
The defining feature remains the same throughout: two players aged 40 or above batting together in a men’s ODI.
“From Parbhu Nana and Don Pringle in 1975 to Zimbabwe’s veteran combinations in 2026, these appearances highlight the longevity of experienced cricketers.”
A testament to enduring fitness, skill, and passion for one-day international cricket.