India, May 7 -- In modern sport, age is just a number and, in this era, many seasoned campaigners in cricket are reaching the peak of their careers despite being in their mid-30s. The game has evolved drastically, as there was a time when players at this age would start looking at life beyond their playing days. However, 34-year-old former South African batter Heinrich Klaasen is defying the odds on some of the biggest stages in the shortest format of the game. His latest performances in the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League, arguably the world's biggest franchise league, have caught the attention of fans, former cricketers-turned-commentators, and analysts around the globe.

Klaasen, who was retained by Sunrisers Hyderabad for a ...