The Still Playing Thread

Ali TT · 5th December 2020, 16:41

Irfan Pathan and Munaf Patel are playing for Kandy Tuskers in the Lanka Premier League. I recall them turning out for India against England when we toured there in 2006. Neither really made it at the international level despite early promise and I'd assumed both were long retired.

sharky · 5th December 2020, 16:55

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Originally Posted by Ali TT

Irfan Pathan and Munaf Patel are playing for Kandy Tuskers in the Lanka Premier League. I recall them turning out for India against England when we toured there in 2006. Neither really made it at the international level despite early promise and I'd assumed both were looking retired.

I've seen Shoaib Malik and Shahid Afridi playing as well, they must be ancient.

How good does Qais Ahmad look by the way? Another 20 year old Afghan leg spinner with all the tricks.

Aidan11 · 5th December 2020, 17:00

Chris Gayle (41).

MRNC4.0 · 5th December 2020, 23:16

Brad Hodge still turns out for Sandringham at grade level, age 45. Although now retired, it was pretty remarkable that Brad Hogg was still playing in the BBL as recently as 2018 as a 47 year old. Pretty decent longevity for a guy who debuted as a batsman for WA in 1993. Can't think of another sport where you can make it on one skill, and then still be playing it professionally 25 years later on the strength of a completely different skill. Funny game.

Michelle Fivefer · 6th December 2020, 02:14

Darren Stevens, 44. His latest contract with Kent will have him playing first class cricket at 45.

The Hanging Monkey · 14th December 2020, 10:58

In a post apocalyptic world, there will be radioactive snow, cockroaches and Darren Stevens taking 9-17 for Kent.

Against Durham probably.

Sir Coolerking · 14th December 2020, 11:33

How good would he have been in the 2019 World Cup Final?

We'll see your Colin de Grandhomme and we'll raise you a Darren Stevens!!

The Hanging Monkey · 14th December 2020, 14:59

He would have totally cleaned up on that pitch.

gmdf · 14th December 2020, 15:30

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He would have totally cleaned up on that pitch.

Probably finished the game with a 6 too!

ConfusedMale · 23rd February 2021, 10:34

Back after his spot-fixing ban, Sreesanth got into the Kerala team and even managed to get a 5-wicket haul.

https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/vija...radesh-2376210

paulsre · 23rd February 2021, 15:51

Nayan Doshi, 42, who last played for Surrey in 2008, but has since played in India, put himself up for auction at the IPL and The Hundred.

He plays club cricket for Brondesbury.

Ali TT · 23rd February 2021, 18:51

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Nayan Doshi, 42, who last played for Surrey in 2008, but has since played in India, put himself up for auction at the IPL and The Hundred.

He plays club cricket for Brondesbury.

I'm listening to Tim Wigmore's book about T20, where Doshi gets a few mentions. I'd rather forgotten about him, yet he was one of the first spin kings in the format.

5th December 2020, 16:41	#1
Ali TT Posting God Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 24,678	The Still Playing Thread Irfan Pathan and Munaf Patel are playing for Kandy Tuskers in the Lanka Premier League. I recall them turning out for India against England when we toured there in 2006. Neither really made it at the international level despite early promise and I'd assumed both were long retired. __________________ WARNING Reading the above post may cause bouts of nausea. Last edited by Ali TT : 5th December 2020 at 18:18.

6th December 2020, 02:14	#5
Michelle Fivefer Posting Goddess Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North West England Team(s): England, Lancashire Posts: 44,004	Darren Stevens, 44. His latest contract with Kent will have him playing first class cricket at 45. __________________ As balanced and focused as the next man

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ConfusedMale Established International Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bangalore Team(s): India Posts: 3,883	Back after his spot-fixing ban, Sreesanth got into the Kerala team and even managed to get a 5-wicket haul. https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/vija...radesh-2376210 __________________ A quote is quotable depending on who you are and not what you say

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5th December 2020, 17:00	#3
Aidan11 Harmisonesque Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Somewhere cold and wet Posts: 43,425	Chris Gayle (41).

5th December 2020, 23:16	#4
MRNC4.0 Established International Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne Team(s): Victoria Posts: 3,442	Brad Hodge still turns out for Sandringham at grade level, age 45. Although now retired, it was pretty remarkable that Brad Hogg was still playing in the BBL as recently as 2018 as a 47 year old. Pretty decent longevity for a guy who debuted as a batsman for WA in 1993. Can't think of another sport where you can make it on one skill, and then still be playing it professionally 25 years later on the strength of a completely different skill. Funny game.

14th December 2020, 10:58	#6
The Hanging Monkey County Pro Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Huddersfield Team(s): Durham Posts: 679	In a post apocalyptic world, there will be radioactive snow, cockroaches and Darren Stevens taking 9-17 for Kent. Against Durham probably.

14th December 2020, 11:33	#7
Sir Coolerking World Class Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Berks Team(s): England, Sussex, Portsmouth Posts: 6,030	How good would he have been in the 2019 World Cup Final? We'll see your Colin de Grandhomme and we'll raise you a Darren Stevens!!

14th December 2020, 14:59	#8
The Hanging Monkey County Pro Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Huddersfield Team(s): Durham Posts: 679	He would have totally cleaned up on that pitch.

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paulsre World Class Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In a class 101 Met Cam time machine to the past Team(s): Stockholm Taverners CC, Farsta BCCE, County cricket, MCCU cricket, England, Scarborough CC Posts: 7,237	Nayan Doshi, 42, who last played for Surrey in 2008, but has since played in India, put himself up for auction at the IPL and The Hundred. He plays club cricket for Brondesbury.